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Old 29-07-2006, 08:20 PM
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Default front brakes binding noise

hope someone can help i have recently fitted disks and pads but when i stop and move away again the pads sound like they are binding help please the car is a sierra sapphire ghia 4x4
Old 29-07-2006, 08:34 PM
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sounds like it could be the piston in the caliper thats siezing ie not floating back easily!

u used to be able to get piston rebuild kits for them!
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Originally Posted by HORNETS7
sounds like it could be the piston in the caliper thats siezing ie not floating back easily!

u used to be able to get piston rebuild kits for them!
i had it checked by a garage they said the pistons were fine they didnt charge me for the check surprise surprise
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Is everything new ?

Could be just rubbing high spots off either the pad or disc
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