Stuck Caliper Pins?

TDINJ

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 9, 2002
Location
Neptune, NJ
TDI
No longer own one.
About 4 months ago I had my rear brake pads replaced. At the time, the right (passenger side) rear wheel brake made a horrible noise. Turns out the caliper was stuck. They replaced the caliper on that side as well as the pads and I think the rotors.

Fast forward to now, It's beginning to make the same noise again, sort of like what it sounds like when you have a "ringing in your head" during a headache, or when you rub your finger around the top of a wine glass.

I'm wondering if the caliper pins are stuck and if they weren't probably lubed during reinstallation. I had this happen before in the past a few years ago.

I'm not good with brakes, but am wondering if I can easily lube the two caliper pins on the brake assembly without taking too much apart or messing up the brake assembly.

Thanks.
 

deadend9009

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 13, 2008
Location
Val-David, Qc
TDI
'03 Wagon
Is your hand brake adjustement overtightened? You can always lubricate the rear pins but you will require a skinny 15mm wrench to counterhold the locking nut.

If you have the tools, do it, on the long term, your brakes will thank you.
 
Top