Zephyr <davedejonge@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:75dcf287-fe46-439c-98bc-bab89cf4e9ba@a6g2000vbp.googlegroups.com:


>
> I went back to the pads and compared again, holding them side by
> side. They actually are much closer in thickness than it first
> appeared, I looked at the boot on the caliper piston, and there
> was junk on the inside edge of the seal that has been sitting for a
> while, so, I'm pretty sold on the caliper being sticky for a while
> now... At the rate these pads wore out I'm thinking it must have
> been March or April that the caliper started to go as the rear pads
> before were definitely worn heavier on the left than on the right as
> well. So, I'm going to order a new caliper tonight. I'll be
> checking back in once it arrives for some insight on installation...
> Looks straight forward, one bolt for the lines, and slip off the
> clip for the e-brake.



That's pretty much it. It's best if you get a couple of new copper washers
for the hydraulic fitting.



> Just have to get some help with the bleeding of
> the lines. Maybe this is a good time to replace the fluid? I'll
> have to read up on how to do that.
>


You MUST do a thorough bleed, as anything less will leave air in the new
caliper and you'll have a soft pedal.

That caliper is really complex inside, with many nooks and crannies that
trap air bubbles. Get a nylon mallet while you're at the parts place;
you'll need it.


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