Front brake concern

Smokey · 14-07-12, 10:41 AM

Pete, it was a slightly stickier proposition in one hole than the other (ooer missus!)

I assume removing it is fine then and hopefully the brakes will be free to move now? Would I be right about my diagnosis?

And Peter, I used Carlube copper grease. I think it does eventually dry out but if I redo them every 4-6 months I'm not concerned. I did them when I got the car and they were free moving today.

petet16 · 14-07-12, 10:45 AM

I think it'll be fine as you have it now.

Fred68 · 14-07-12, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey

Pete, it was a slightly stickier proposition in one hole than the other (ooer missus!)

I assume removing it is fine then and hopefully the brakes will be free to move now? Would I be right about my diagnosis?

And Peter, I used Carlube copper grease. I think it does eventually dry out but if I redo them every 4-6 months I'm not concerned. I did them when I got the car and they were free moving today.

Sometimes the pin fit around the rubber boot is so good a vacuum is created as you pull it out! If you clean off the copper grease and use CV joint grease instead you will only need to re-grease every year say before the mot!!