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Tricky1980 · 05-23-2002, 10:05 PM

ok, when im under light braking.. like under 10mph prolly closer to 5 or so.. just real light brakes.. i THOUGHT i heard a noise from front driver side.. but the guy over here at this brake shop told me it was REAR passenger side caliper just bouncing around.. but when i checked the caliper to doesnt wiggle at all with the rim and everything put together.. if it was that loose wouldnt it move with everything on? anyway he said 220 for parts and install.. im thinking this is quite a lot for JUST A CALIPER any ideas where to get a part and you think that i could do it myself? is it that difficult to change just a caliper on the rear? thx plz help me out

BlackFox · 05-23-2002, 11:23 PM

it shouldn't be too hard to change a caliper, you just have to know how to bleed brakes, you can probably get a caliper at the dealer, i don't know how much, or check local parts stores. you baiscally need to release handbrake, take wheel off, drain brakes, take caliper off as well as brake line, take pads out too and put new one in. can be done in a few hours if you have parts.

I wouldn't worry about noises though unless it's a worn brake pad squeek, other than that, if you can stop without pulling to one side or the other i wouldn't worry about it.... unless you see some thing broken

p.s. mine doesn't wiggle either, 95 240sx se

S13 Passion · 05-24-2002, 01:28 PM

i got almost the same problem... my mechanic told me the noise from my car was coming from the rear passenger side, but it turned out to be in the front passenger side.... he said my calipers were fine except the bushings were f*cked.  but he said i either need a new caliper or bushings which allow the calipers to clamp on the rotor.

Broadwayblues · 05-26-2002, 08:50 PM

Brakes are really easy on our cars. If you are a little scared, just get a Haynes manual. You should have one anyway!!!

05-23-2002, 11:23 PM	#2
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it shouldn't be too hard to change a caliper, you just have to know how to bleed brakes, you can probably get a caliper at the dealer, i don't know how much, or check local parts stores. you baiscally need to release handbrake, take wheel off, drain brakes, take caliper off as well as brake line, take pads out too and put new one in. can be done in a few hours if you have parts. I wouldn't worry about noises though unless it's a worn brake pad squeek, other than that, if you can stop without pulling to one side or the other i wouldn't worry about it.... unless you see some thing broken p.s. mine doesn't wiggle either, 95 240sx se __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

05-26-2002, 08:50 PM	#4
Broadwayblues Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brakes are really easy on our cars. If you are a little scared, just get a Haynes manual. You should have one anyway!!! __________________ "stop lights timed to 55 mph are also timed to 110 mph!" http://www.geocities.com/broadwayblues34/240sx.html 92 240SX Coupe! MB clear side markers Clear bumper lights 3 inch universal muffler w/ removable tip. Strut tower bar- Front OBX SS version 2

05-23-2002, 10:05 PM	#1
Tricky1980 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Iowa Age: 44 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok, when im under light braking.. like under 10mph prolly closer to 5 or so.. just real light brakes.. i THOUGHT i heard a noise from front driver side.. but the guy over here at this brake shop told me it was REAR passenger side caliper just bouncing around.. but when i checked the caliper to doesnt wiggle at all with the rim and everything put together.. if it was that loose wouldnt it move with everything on? anyway he said 220 for parts and install.. im thinking this is quite a lot for JUST A CALIPER any ideas where to get a part and you think that i could do it myself? is it that difficult to change just a caliper on the rear? thx plz help me out

05-24-2002, 01:28 PM	#3
S13 Passion Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got almost the same problem... my mechanic told me the noise from my car was coming from the rear passenger side, but it turned out to be in the front passenger side.... he said my calipers were fine except the bushings were f*cked.  but he said i either need a new caliper or bushings which allow the calipers to clamp on the rotor.