Stuck Caliper

[greasefingers]

Well this is my second brake job for the front. Last month I did the rear pads for the first time. I have 70,000 miles on her.

Well I am trying to do a brake job and one of four pistons will not compress back into their cylinders! Uug I am mad. This is the bottom inboard side on the front passenger brake. I have not taken off the drivers

 

[greasefingers]

Well Partznet wants $300 a side for the calipers and I found some Raybestos ones on Rockauto for $ 103 per side. So for that lower price I think I may just buy both sides and see how they work.

I have the 17 inch wheels. I already have new rotors and pads in the garage. I guess I

 

[TechWrench]

Well this is my second brake job for the front. Last month I did the rear pads for the first time. I have 70,000 miles on her.

Well I am trying to do a brake job and one of four pistons will not compress back into their cylinders! Uug I am mad. This is the bottom inboard side on the front passenger brake. I have not taken off the drivers

 

[greasefingers]

Yea I ordered two calipers. So next weekend I will replace both front calipers, rotors, and pads. That should be her back to spec. Now I have to read up on how to bleed the brakes for our beast. Since the master cylinder is very electrically controlled there may be something that I am not aware of?

 

[GSGALLANT]

I just rebuild my calipers if any of the pistons seize. The seizing is typically caused by rust pitting on the pistons themselves. Toyota sells the pistons, and they also sell the caliper seal kit.

You'll save tons of money by rebuilding them yourself.

Ensuring that you flush your brake fluid regularly will prolong the life of your calipers (Brake fluid absorbs water over time and water rusts metal parts over time).