rear calipers - replace one or the pair?

Al115 · Aug 14th, 2004, 23:09

Hello,

I stripped both rear brakes today to resolve the "seized handbrake" problem I posted up a few days ago, and I have found that one piston in a rear brake caliper has seized.

A squirt of brake cleaner hasn't freed it up, and I don't have the expertise to strip the caliper myself, so I'm looking at buying a replacement part.

My question is, is there any reason to replace the pair of rear calipers at the same time, or shall I just go ahead and do the one?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Alastair

adieu · Aug 14th, 2004, 23:33

As most people will say they should be replaced in pairs I.E front together or rear together.

Aug 17th, 2004, 09:11

I only replaced the one... should be ok (was/is for me!).

Roger

upv5 · Aug 18th, 2004, 19:28

I've changed only one in the past and it was no problem but if you put new pads in then you must put them in the replacement and the existing caliper on the same axle.

John

Aug 14th, 2004, 23:09	#1
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	rear calipers - replace one or the pair? Hello, I stripped both rear brakes today to resolve the "seized handbrake" problem I posted up a few days ago, and I have found that one piston in a rear brake caliper has seized. A squirt of brake cleaner hasn't freed it up, and I don't have the expertise to strip the caliper myself, so I'm looking at buying a replacement part. My question is, is there any reason to replace the pair of rear calipers at the same time, or shall I just go ahead and do the one? Thanks for your thoughts. Alastair

Aug 14th, 2004, 23:33	#2
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