Stiff Brakes, Any Ideas?

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dasnoboarder
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Stiff Brakes, Any Ideas? Jul 10, 2006 19:52:46 GMT 11

Post by dasnoboarder on Jul 10, 2006 19:52:46 GMT 11

Hey again, more seized parts on the '93 MU.

Last November I had my rear brake calipers overhauled & rotors machined because they were seized and braking all the time.

During a tyre rotation this morning, I found the front brakes are pretty stiff now too. Is there anything I can do apart from getting the same mechanic to take them away for another $600 overhaul?

'93 MU, 4JB1, VF10 Hybrid Turbo, Bar & Plate Top Mount Intercooler & Scoop, Exedy Clutch, Engine Breather, Removed EGRs, Airflow Snorkel, K&N, Lokka, LSD, 31" A/T's, Air Compressor, Rhino Racks.

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Stiff Brakes, Any Ideas? Jul 11, 2006 10:02:28 GMT 11

Post by geeves on Jul 11, 2006 10:02:28 GMT 11

Most likly the caliper slides. On one bolt this is the bolt itself On the other it is a tube that the bolt goes through. Give thewse a good clean and lubricate with rubber grease which is very water proof and high temp. If the rubber seals on these bolts are in poor condition expect to do this about every 8 months. Long term you can get a complete seal kit from BNT which includes the seals for both sides.
If its not this then a caliper rebuild will be needed but fronts are cheaper than backs to do