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== Repair ===== Stuck or Sticking Brake Caliper ===Calipers do seize up, the pistons mostly. If there are a lot of miles on the vehicle (60,000 miles) and a caliper seizes, the one on the other side will follow shortly. Consider replacing them both. Two other possibilities are: guide pins not sliding for some reason, flexible brake hose collapsed internally. Most likely it's the piston issue.When replacing the caliper make sure you know the torque specifications for: pins, caliber bracket, banjo nut, lug nuts. Use non oil based synthetic brake lubricant.  Don't let the caliber hang from the hose while you are working.  Watch out for some replacement calibers, they may, or may not, have pins with them. Avoid brake calipers that have phenolic pistons.== Repair ===== Stuck or Sticking Brake Caliper ===Calipers do seize up, the pistons mostly. If there are a lot of miles on the vehicle (60,000 miles) and a caliper seizes, the one on the other side will follow shortly. Consider replacing them both. Two other possibilities are: guide pins not sliding for some reason, flexible brake hose collapsed internally. Most likely it's the piston issue.When replacing the caliper make sure you know the torque specifications for: pins, caliber bracket, banjo nut, lug nuts. Use non oil based synthetic brake lubricant.  Don't let the caliber hang from the hose while you are working.  Watch out for some replacement calibers, they may, or may not, have pins with them. Avoid brake calipers that have phenolic pistons.
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