Brakes ?
11-07-2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MB,Nov 7 2009, 12:34 PM
The rear calipers on the S are extremely bad for seizing. They are clearly a pretty crap design as i've never heard of it on other cars as bad as the S.
Problem appears to be the seals allow moisture in and the pistons bind.
What does help is to keep the car indoors, handbrake off and always take it for a drive after washing it to get some heat into the brakes. I have always done that on other cars as it helps get rid of water from other areas too.
PS it's brake rather than break
Problem appears to be the seals allow moisture in and the pistons bind.
What does help is to keep the car indoors, handbrake off and always take it for a drive after washing it to get some heat into the brakes. I have always done that on other cars as it helps get rid of water from other areas too.
PS it's brake rather than break
Same caliper
I just got recon ones from Ebay, seems to be fine. A the car actually rolls now
11-07-2009 | 02:55 PM
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I have never had a problem in 3yrs and 30k+.
But like MB suggests, I NEVER wash a car without driving it afterwards.
No only to stop the brakes corroding, but also to empty the water from all the drains and body cavities, preventing rust.
But like MB suggests, I NEVER wash a car without driving it afterwards.
No only to stop the brakes corroding, but also to empty the water from all the drains and body cavities, preventing rust.
11-08-2009 | 07:35 AM
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If your calipers keep siezing, then you obviously need to do some maintenance.
It's a nine year old car for heaven's sake.
The underlying issue wont' just go away.
So, in answer to forst post, strip, clean and renew whatever is worn out.
It's a nine year old car for heaven's sake.
The underlying issue wont' just go away.
So, in answer to forst post, strip, clean and renew whatever is worn out.
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