On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:32:05 -0700, 85miles wrote:

>> If you're adventurous, you can remove the slider from the caliper (if it
>> hasn't *welded* itself in there by now), remove the rubber boot, get
>> some emery cloth and clean the rust from the bore until it slides
>> readily but with a small amount of resistance, grease it and put it back
>> together.
>>
>> I had the same problem with a Supra 2 years ago, and 25,000 miles later
>> I'm still on the same caliper...
>
> Turned out to be just a pinched hose. One of the clamps which holds the
> hose tight to the Shock was pinching the hose too tight, preventing brake
> fluid from escaping. I replaced the brake pads and way to go.
>
> I still have a slight shake when braking though, this is likely from the
> rotor warping a little from the intense heat when the caliper was
> sticking.


Wow! Easy fix!

Now, just replace the rotor and you should be good!

However, I did have a rotor warp on a Celica, and for some odd reason, the
shuddering went away about 6 weeks later...