Important! : rear caliper help

1. rooney L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 newcastle Posts: 77 black 2000 saxo vtr

   #1 27th March 2012, 22:40

   my rear calipers are burning through pads like they are paper. they binding big style!!! someone reckons you can get a caliper repair kit to replace the rubbers etc.. is this true?? if so do they come in an axle set(both calipers) and does anyone know where i could get them from?? pads on both are metal on metal(i know i need new disks!!!) i just need to overhaul calipers soon as, instead of having to buy new ones. ANY links or numbers would be a massive help. cheers all.
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 27th March 2012, 22:40

   Seized calipers.
   
   Can you not feel a little pull when you pull off? as if youre towing.. Thats how i knew mine were fooked + they were hot. Much hotter then the fronts..
3. rooney L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 newcastle Posts: 77 black 2000 saxo vtr

   #3 27th March 2012, 22:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Seized calipers. Can you not feel a little pull when you pull off? as if youre towing.. Thats how i knew mine were fooked + they were hot. Much hotter then the fronts..

   they defo hang on likes, thats why i need a bit advice on how to unstick them.hence the repair kit maybes?? i aint got enough coin for new calipers. needs done soon as tho, cos ive only got front brakes atm....not good
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 27th March 2012, 22:46

   They arnt that dear to replace. Just buy second hand ones.
5. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #5 27th March 2012, 22:59

   can get a good set of used calipers here for £20 but seriously, try winding the pistons in with a screwdriver across the piston. I've had calipers sticking before, you just need to free them up and make sure the piston can move freely
6. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

   #6 27th March 2012, 23:20

   They will also chew through if your car is lowered and the load proportioning valve hasn't been played with
7. rooney L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 newcastle Posts: 77 black 2000 saxo vtr

   #7 28th March 2012, 07:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTRelite They will also chew through if your car is lowered and the load proportioning valve hasn't been played with

   the ride height is standard mate...only the engine is tweaked