supraman382 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 A list of symptoms for the supra doctors out there; Squealing from the front right brakes - previously established I may need to add coper grease to shim plates. On occasion (much more frequently now) when steering right, no braking, also get a squeal. On occasion, the wheel feels like it rumbles, not always on braking. Most importantly, the brakes smell of burnt 'rubber' and have also notices the calipers and disc to emmit smoke they have got that hot. The pads and disk look fine, no uneven wearing as far as I can see. Someone said one or more of the pistons may be sticking, sound feasible? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Sounds more like a very ill wheel bearing and a sticky calliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Did you mean: Breaks or Brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraman382 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Brakes, sorry! Is it worth stripping the caliper down and working the pistons with plenty of lube??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Brakes, sorry! Is it worth stripping the caliper down and working the pistons with plenty of lube??? Chances are you'll either have knackered seals, pitted pistons or a sticky pin or two, if you are going to take it apart to lube it you might as well do a refurb at the same time. Kits are available for relatively sane money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraman382 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Excellent, cheers for that, what would you say is a ballpark figure for the refurb kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Excellent, cheers for that, what would you say is a ballpark figure for the refurb kits? refurb kit is about £24 + VAT from Steve Manley iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 £45 for the lot if I remember rightly, chances are someone will have posted part numbers and exact figures on here somewhere http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=64963& - post 10 onwards It's probably wise to get the pins too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraman382 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 looked at the link, seems pretty straight forward. Cheers for that Michael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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