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Brake caliper is locking up on my rotor

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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Default Brake caliper is locking up on my rotor

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.


Right before finals week, now I won't have a car.


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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Fix it noob
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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I.) I don't have the mechanical knowledge.
II.) I don't have the correct tools down here.
III.) I'm realizing why everyone said "Don't buy another Saturn."
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Take one part off and put another on then fill and bleed the brake system.

Seems fairly simple and straight forward to me :dunno:
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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You don't need a degree in engineering to work on it.

Just keep in mind that with the E-brake on the rear, sometimes you have to rotate the cylinder to get it to go down.

I've made that mistake before.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dubcac
Fix it noob
came to post this h:
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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don't feel bad. i wouldn't know how to do it either :hsdunno:
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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just spray some wd40 on them and its good to go.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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apply a liberal coating of lithium grease to the rotor. The pad won't be able to bind on the rotor and you will be golden!



















































































































do not attempt in real life.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Run some sand through the intake manifold. Then hit up the fridge at the gas station for some NOS and pour it in your gas tank. Don't forget to disarm your kill switch in the trunk. Should do the trick for you.
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