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Rear-left brake sticking

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:28 am
by Shorum
As the title says, my rear left brake is sticking. Does anyone know if there's a DIY job I can do in it, or do I need to take it to the thievers?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Rear-left brake sticking

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:31 pm
by RW1
Its pretty straight forward. Recomended to push all four calipers as I found one sticking 6 months ago and did the other three to get some more improvement. Been much better since.

The fronts are straight push, rear are a turned caliper, so will need a dog tooth engagement plate. When you back the calipers in, open the bled nipple to reduce pressure on the ABS valves.

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Re: Rear-left brake sticking

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:59 am
by Shorum
Thanks for this.

When you say push, do you mean literally? Also, what exactly is a dogtooth engagement plate?

I thought I was quite good at this kind of thing, but I guess I've gotten way out of practice since the days of my old split screen van!

Re: Rear-left brake sticking

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:01 pm
by RW1
Hope this clarifies....
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Re: Rear-left brake sticking

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:55 am
by Shorum
Yes, that's great - thanks!

Next question is, where can I get a calliper tool?!