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 nick205gti6
Junior User  Location: Grimsby Registered: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Status: Offline |
Post #1
I noticed recently that there is a grinding noise coming from my rear brakes. I think they have been binding for some time and have worn the pad down really quickly. One of the pads is now completely missing! I've just bought new disks and pads but what causes the binding?? and how do I free them up? ________________________________________ 1990 205 GTI-6 |
 Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 23:47
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro  Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I had the same problem. After changing the handbrake cable it still happened so changing the caliper cured it.________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 15th Dec 2009 at 05:32
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puglover
Banned! Location: Far out there Registered: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 6,095 Status: Offline |
Post #3
the sliders or handbrake mech cn seize up as said prob new caliper or some grease might help. |
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Posted 15th Dec 2009 at 05:38
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nick205gti6
Junior User Location: Grimsby Registered: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I suspect its the caliper thats seized then. When I set off from cold and release the handbrake its fine, when I come to a junction it grinds after I've released the footbrake. hopefully I can clean it up with a wire brush and grease it. are there any guides or kits you can use to refurbish them? or diagrams on how the calipers operate? thanks!! ________________________________________ 1990 205 GTI-6 |
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Posted 15th Dec 2009 at 17:49
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nick205gti6
Junior User Location: Grimsby Registered: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Status: Offline |
Post #5
well ive found this;eBay link is it easy to refurb them? any guides? also what causes them to seize, heat? or brake dust? ________________________________________ 1990 205 GTI-6 |
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Posted 17th Dec 2009 at 00:00
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #6
It's pretty easy to refurbish the calipers, and in my experience they're rarely beyond repair.Firstly, strip the carrier down and remove it, take off the disc and get a better look at what you're dealing with. The piston boot might be split, the piston will likely be dry of grease, and the sliders have 4 boots that should all be inspected for splits. I would advise you to buy a pot of red rubber grease if you don't have any, and pack the sliders and piston boots with this - try and clean as much dried out grease up as you can. Wind the piston right out for easiest cleaning.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 17th Dec 2009 at 02:01
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nick205gti6
Junior User Location: Grimsby Registered: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Status: Offline |
Post #7
thanks tvrfan007. sounds easy enough so I've just ordered one and some red rubber grease! ________________________________________ 1990 205 GTI-6 |
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Posted 17th Dec 2009 at 02:13
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #8
When you take them apart you will notice an angled piece that is held in by two spring clips, this gets rusty and can cause the pads to stick. When you remove it to get the pads out, clean the rust off it with a file or replace it, and when it cones to fit it again, use some copper grase on all the parts the pads slide on. Not too much as you don't want any getting on the friction surfaces but you get the idea.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 17th Dec 2009 at 03:30
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nick205gti6
Junior User Location: Grimsby Registered: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Status: Offline |
Post #9
right the kit arrived today. lots of parts and i only know what a few do!! anyone identify the others? as far as copper grease I've heard one garage saying they arnt using it at all now as its not good for the rubber etc and are using a a non metallic subtetute?  ________________________________________ 1990 205 GTI-6 |
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Posted 19th Dec 2009 at 21:03
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rich-6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bottoming out! Registered: 06 May 2007 Posts: 5,306 Status: Offline |
Post #10
nick205gti6 wrote: non metallic subtetute? It'l be lithuim  ________________________________________ RIP Pete Sims |
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Posted 20th Dec 2009 at 00:35
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
Post #11
rich-6 wrote: nick205gti6 wrote: non metallic subtetute? It'l be lithuim Lithium's a metal so could be a compound of it? ________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 20th Dec 2009 at 01:35
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #12
rubber brake grease, look for a brake grease that doesn't contain copper basically ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2009 at 16:11
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #13
It'll probably be ceramic or silicon-based________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2009 at 17:20
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Agree with the above it'll likely be silicon based. Red rubber grease served me ok. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2009 at 17:41
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