"techjohnny@gmail.com" <techjohnny@gmail.com> wrote in news:274d3fd9-4d03-
4084-a0a3-fffc0e51cd66@m1g2000pre.googlegroups.com:

> Hello,
>
> After replacing my brake pads a few times; I think I created a
> problem. Only my front passenger brake is getting used, while the
> driver side has not been applied at all. So, I called the repair
> shop, they said your caliper is bad and you would need to replace both
> calipers.
>
> If I purchased a 1998 Honda Accord 4 CYL EX caliper online, would this
> be a job a novice could replace? Or should I bring it into the shop
> to have them do a full front brake job for $250? And how can I
> confirm the caliper is definitely bad, and is there a way to fix this
> without replacing?
>


Depends entirely on what's wrong.

By your description, the piston is well-seized in its bore, which means
either a rebuild or replacement. No fix for that.

A used caliper is a bad buy if you intend to use it as-is; it is likely
partially seized up as well.

If you must replace the calipers without doing proper diagnosis, get
aftermarket remans from a jobber.

Do not replace just one caliper; your brakes will pull to one side.


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