LOGIE Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 help needed folks, my rear right brake keeps ceasing, for the last few days my rear brake keeps ceasing sometimes its ok when I move off but after a few minutes I can hear a scraping noise, its def the rear right only (it was very hot where as the left was cold). My first thought was to grease the caliper via the grease nipple on the underside but I thought Id better ask on here first, I done a search and found this post but there was no solution, please help guys http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=202056&highlight=rear+brakes+ceased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 the slide pin needs cleaning its full of crap, have you taken a caliper of the car before? b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hi mate, this is very common on the smaller brakes used on the n/a and jap spec TTs. I'm afraid they will probably need a refurb as the sliders are probably seized. You can get a basic refurb kit from toyota for around £20 with new seals and rubbers. Stripping it down , giving it a good clean and putting news seals on it may work in the shorter term. I done this when I had j-spec brakes and they were still fine after 2 years. However, if they are too bad then you may need new sliders or a new caliper. You could also get some second hand and give them a whirl. I can only assume when you are saying grease nipple you are talking about the bleed nipple. DO NOT TRY AND PUT GREASE THROUGH IT! This is used to bleed BRAKE FLUID OUT! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Also, check your pads and disc as they may have over heated now and caused some damage and/or warping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) wantasupra, nope never taken the caliper off. Mcgoo, cheers for the info, "basic refurb kit"? what exactly should I ask for at MR T? thanks for the info guys. Edited February 13, 2010 by LOGIE im an idiot (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 If you told them brake calliper refurb kit I'm sure they would know what you mean. They may want your reg, VIN number etc to make sure you get the right part. Also, if you have a good search on here, there is a guide somewhere on how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 prob be better to buy a caliper and swap them over, if you buy a rebuild kit, you still have to rebuild it. there not to pricey for the rears. b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 cheers guys its much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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