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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 07:12 AM
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My right front caliper is seized...im pretty sure of it.
It started pulling to the right all of a sudden and when I got to work I smelled the brakes. Right front rotor was blue and smoking...


Anyone have experience with this?
What are my options?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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Also, do you guys recommend ceramic or semi-metallic?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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One piston is seized other moves fine. Two front calipers ordered...
So the bleeding procedure...anyone?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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I just put Akebono rotors and ceramic pads on my wife's car and she is very pleased.

Bleeding: I would clamp off the closest soft line to each caliper you plan on replacing before opening lines, then reattach lines, unclamp, and do the old school bleed with someone pushing on the pedal.

This should keep any air right at the caliper and make it easier to bleed.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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Job done, thanks!
I had Akebono on my D2 and VW...love those pads.
 
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