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2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

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/* Stuck or Sticking Brake Caliper */
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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]].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]]. IMPORTANT: Remove cap from brake fluid reservoir to relieve pressure on caliper.  If you don't do this you won't be able to separate the compressed caliper, especially if it is stuck!  They say ''when replacing the caliper make sure you know the torque specifications for: pins, caliber bracket, banjo nut, lug nuts.''  **some expansion on this is necessary...
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