The lower caliper pin in my left front caliper is frozen. I have cut out all but the part frozen which is on the inside but can't get it out. What is left is basically filling the hole. May need a new caliper. Any suggestions? Could I drill it out? If not, should I spring for a Toyota caliper at over $400 or go with an after market one for less than $100?
Frozen caliper pin
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rigtec
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Hi zpaul4,
A little more information would be very helpful to those attempting to assist e.g., what year is the vehicle, how many miles on the clock, a photo of the immediate area in question will give a trouble-shooter a much better vantage-point to assist you with this,
Rgds!
Bftfan
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Had a similar problem with my 4th gen. Spent a while drilling it out and it worked fine but the other pin gave me all kinda problems. Checked NAPA and they sold the remanufactured Toyota calipers for around $70. Went that route and didnt regret it. Check around for prices and lube those new pins up real good.
Hellamatic
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Pistons are looking pretty haggard - if it was me, I'd just replace the entire caliper assembly. You can never go wrong with fresh parts. Personally, I'd probably even replace both caliper assemblies as a pair, but that's just me. You could try drilling it, but I'd bet that the pin isn't even sold separately.
The pins are actually sold separately; about $6.50 each.
wfo9
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Pull off the caliper and get it on a bench... Carefully try some heat then ice the pin...You may still need to drill it out. Maybe take it to a machine shop if you don't have a drill press... Not sure how hard those pin are.
Don't think you will find cheap re-mfg 5th gen calipers.
Don't think you will find cheap re-mfg 5th gen calipers.
