Frozen Calipers - How many others had this problem?

[wrw4runner]

Front Caliper piston issues when truck was 9 years old and 94k miles. Replaced both calipers with new Toyota parts from online discount dealership and hope to get 94k miles out of them.




2007 SE v6

 

[Mvrocky]

I replace both of mine a month ago with 123 K on it

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[Flash Runner]

both front end calipers and rotors had to be replaced at 165k from being frozen

 

[ray k]

I've got a question...I replaced all 4 calipers, pads and rotors earlier this year. Not long after replacing them, I noticed the right rear sticking so replaced it again thinking it was probably defective. Well it's still sticking so I'm thinking it's the hose. My question is will this caliper be O.K. once I replace the hose or do I need to replace it...again? I think it should be alright once it is getting sufficient pressure.

 

[AuSeeker]

I've got a question...I replaced all 4 calipers, pads and rotors earlier this year. Not long after replacing them, I noticed the right rear sticking so replaced it again thinking it was probably defective. Well it's still sticking so I'm thinking it's the hose. My question is will this caliper be O.K. once I replace the hose or do I need to replace it...again? I think it should be alright once it is getting sufficient pressure.

The caliper should be fine....unless you got a bad "new" caliper, did you get new OEM calipers or aftermarket..rebuild, etc.?

 

[luke87gt]

2006 4Runner, 135K miles, never had one freeze (knock on wood).

I wonder how common this is? Like 1 out of 1000 cars, 1 out of 100cars, 1 out of 25 cars, etc above 100K miles have experienced this?

It probably has a lot to do what part of the country your 4Runner resides in.

Here in CA where rust isn't much of an issues, I bet the problem is rarer.

 

[ray k]

The caliper should be fine....unless you got a bad "new" caliper, did you get new OEM calipers or aftermarket..rebuild, etc.?

They are aftermarket. Sadly I never considered buying new OEM, though that's what I usually prefer. Do you think it's worth the extra money in the future?

 

[AuSeeker]

They are aftermarket. Sadly I never considered buying new OEM, though that's what I usually prefer. Do you think it's worth the extra money in the future?

There are decent after market calipers out there, but the best ones are upgrade over stock and will cost you as much or more than OEM, that being said a less expensive route for OEM is to get OEM rebuilt calipers, Centric is a good choice for rebuilt OEM calipers.

 

[ray k]

There are decent after market calipers out there, but the best ones are upgrade over stock and will cost you as much or more than OEM, that being said a less expensive route for OEM is to get OEM rebuilt calipers, Centric is a good choice for rebuilt OEM calipers.

I got Cardone ultra powder coated calipers. I'm pretty sure they are OEM remans and they look really nice. I've seen some people on here upgrade to 5th gens but honestly these are overly sensitive as is. My wife says they are too sensitive as does the shop I took it to for the safety inspection. They said "they're too sensitive, did you bleed them right"? To which I said if they weren't bled right wouldn't they be too soft? All they could say then was "well you should have the brake fluid changed" haha. Do you think there could be something wrong? I think they're just mad that they didn't get a $1500-2000 brake job.

 

[dquick10]

My 03 Limited V8 is in the shop today for stuck calipers. 205k miles. The front drivers side had three stuck pistons and the front passenger had one stuck piston.

 

[Falcon3]

They are aftermarket. Sadly I never considered buying new OEM, though that's what I usually prefer. Do you think it's worth the extra money in the future?

OEM are the ones failing, most parts I agree get OEM as it will last longer, but for brakes, stay far away from OEM calipers on 4th gen, there is something wrong with them coming out of the factory

 

[ray k]

OEM are the ones failing, most parts I agree get OEM as it will last longer, but for brakes, stay far away from OEM calipers on 4th gen, there is something wrong with them coming out of the factory

Fair point. I've had original calipers on other vehicles with over 200,000 miles. It seems like these fail at half that, give or take a little and yes there are exceptions but I am hearing about alot of stuck calipers.

 

[Joex481]

2006 4Runner, 135K miles, never had one freeze (knock on wood).

I wonder how common this is? Like 1 out of 1000 cars, 1 out of 100cars, 1 out of 25 cars, etc above 100K miles have experienced this?

It probably has a lot to do what part of the country your 4Runner resides in.

Here in CA where rust isn't much of an issues, I bet the problem is rarer.

Both of mine were frozen by 130k. I replaced the FR at 118 and the FL around 132. I just went and bought the warrantied aftermarket calipers because they're so cheap at advance auto, and the install isn't too difficult...
The car was in New Mexico for 10 years, and Minnesota/Wisconsin after that, so they must've gone downhill pretty quick.

 

[benztech82]

Mine were frozen when I bought the truck, front right. Pulling to the left when braking. I already got calipers from 5th gen with pads and rotors, that I have to install.

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[T4RGrocerygetter]

My rear passenger side caliper seized up pretty good. The same thing happened on my 03 Silverado, I was told rear disc brakes on many cars seize up often if driven on dusty roads or in dirt often.

 

[Emperor_Po]

Just got mine replaced yesterday with napa brand calipers. Both fronts were seized up. I'm at 180k

 

[trdsport]

Great TIP !!

It is very easy to tell if you have a frozen caliper. Drive on the highway for a while. Then pull over and touch each wheel with your hand. If a wheel is hot, that caliper is stuck.

I did like you said...came here opened a new thread..and stumbled on yours

 

[banilla16]

I’m on my third set... this time I’m using rebuilt centric 5th gens.... they’ve lasted well so far...and from I can tell survived a winter next Lake Erie. I’ll know soon in a few weeks when I need to do some work on the suspension


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[jfry008]

My original 4th gen rear driver side caliper is seized up some.
I was driving home and noticed an off-balanced shake.
When I parked, the rim was really hot and a little smoke was coming from the pads. :cry2:
Time to upgrade the rear, I've already done the fronts with 5th gen.

 

[alia176]

I'm at 330xxx miles and I *believe* I'm on the original calipers but not 100% sure. I'm the second owner so I'll have to look for toyota markings the next time I drop all four wheels.