front caliper seized

clidefr0g · November 21st, 2010, 04:09 PM

my front right caliper is seized im gonna replace it, but i cant find any calipers besides cobra ones. can anyone link me? i just want a mid ranged one for now since its christmas and i just spent 2 grand on my car on friday.

99 BLUE V6 · November 21st, 2010, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by clidefr0g

my front right caliper is seized im gonna replace it, but i cant find any calipers besides cobra ones. can anyone link me? i just want a mid ranged one for now since its christmas and i just spent 2 grand on my car on friday.

what did you get for 2K. what is a mid range caliper

clidefr0g · November 21st, 2010, 05:16 PM

i got new tires and wheels and fixed a tie-rod, and im looking for a decent caliper but not too expensive.

goren813 · November 21st, 2010, 06:37 PM

Uh. Stock? Remanufactured ones are cheap and easy to find. Works fine.

clidefr0g · November 21st, 2010, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

Uh. Stock? Remanufactured ones are cheap and easy to find. Works fine.

they are ridiculously over priced here for stock replacement, which is why im trying to find some online.

mp4 player · November 21st, 2010, 07:15 PM

If you go with anything other than stock aren't you going to need to buy two instead of one though?

You might also want to look into having a local brake shop work on it. I had a sized caliper and they were able to get it working for $20.

Codeman · November 21st, 2010, 08:01 PM

Do it yourself. Go to your local oriely's or auto parts store get a caliper.

All you have to do is remove the old one two bolts, then the line, then install line and new copper washer on line. Then install pads, tighten two bracket bolts. And bleed the lines. It will cost you maybe 50 bucks total.

Check this out it may help Replacing Worn Out Brake Calipers | Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog - Reviews, Advice, Question, Diagnose, Repairs, Technical Support, Information

Mr. Red Pony · November 21st, 2010, 08:40 PM

autozone one. New. Dont get reman.

Mr. Red Pony · November 21st, 2010, 08:41 PM

Or rockauto.

GreenMustang00 · November 21st, 2010, 08:45 PM

A lot of shops won't work on it because if the caliper fails and causes an accident they are held reliable... Best bet is buying set of two calipers for the front I think

Codeman · November 21st, 2010, 09:08 PM

True on the above, most shops will replace them instead of reman them.

EDIT: Also there is nothing wrong with reman ones. They will work perfectly fine. There is almost no wear on a caliper. The only thing is dirt and stuff and then leaky seals. Other than that nothing, the pistons are plastic. A reman one replaces all of that.

ag11hockey · November 21st, 2010, 10:29 PM

just goto advanceauto or autozone. all mine are from there.

ag11hockey · November 21st, 2010, 10:30 PM

and wth?... the pistons are not plastic lol

WLJohnson05 · November 21st, 2010, 10:45 PM

Just get new ones from one of the auto parts stores as listed...remanufactured parts are fine, but for me, I like the piece of mind that they are new. If you haven't replaced the other side recently, then go ahead and get two of them and do both sides at the same time. The other side is probably looking at seizing too...it's got the same wear on it. I know when I had issues with my it started on the driver side. That one started locking up...replaced it. About 8 months later I had the passenger one lock up on the road and burn it up. Not fun having a caliper catch fire and losing all brakes...

ag11hockey · November 21st, 2010, 11:29 PM

^^ he isnt kidding. that happened to mine. i replaced 3 out of the 4 calipers so far and a month after replacing the last one.... the only one i havent done yet is sticking.

clidefr0g · November 22nd, 2010, 12:21 AM

thanks for the help guys but i think we all got mis directed somewhere

ill be more specific

I know how to replace it

thanks though code

The only local auto parts store here is selling ONE caliper for 380$ INCLUDING core, which is why im trying to find a pair of them online be it after market or not that should be more of an accurate price. Ford wont order me the part and NOT install it because they are assholes and they want like 200$ for installation of a fucking caliper.

That said, i CANNOT find any V6 caliper's in any online stores, they all appear to be cobra brakes or cobra upgrade kits. If you all happen to know of any please let me know

GreenMustang00 · November 22nd, 2010, 12:27 AM

first site I checked out

click

^^Fixed

00MUSTANG89 · November 22nd, 2010, 12:29 AM

I just bought two Calipers from Car Quest they were like 48.00 bucks each and yea i had the same problem my front right one was seized.

clidefr0g · November 22nd, 2010, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

first site I checked out

Click

Those are rears, i need fronts. and they dont have fronts other than the 500$ special edition ones.

Edit: ahh you changed the link, THANKS A LOT!! those are cheap as hell too

GreenMustang00 · November 22nd, 2010, 12:34 AM

Yea i changed like 3 times haha but no problem, yes car quest is cheap!!!!!!!!!! IF you have a local one those people are usually nice people to deal with

November 21st, 2010, 06:37 PM	#4
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Uh. Stock? Remanufactured ones are cheap and easy to find. Works fine. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

November 21st, 2010, 07:15 PM	#6
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you go with anything other than stock aren't you going to need to buy two instead of one though? You might also want to look into having a local brake shop work on it. I had a sized caliper and they were able to get it working for $20. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

November 21st, 2010, 08:01 PM	#7
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do it yourself. Go to your local oriely's or auto parts store get a caliper. All you have to do is remove the old one two bolts, then the line, then install line and new copper washer on line. Then install pads, tighten two bracket bolts. And bleed the lines. It will cost you maybe 50 bucks total. Check this out it may help Replacing Worn Out Brake Calipers \| Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog - Reviews, Advice, Question, Diagnose, Repairs, Technical Support, Information __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

November 21st, 2010, 08:40 PM	#8
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	autozone one. New. Dont get reman. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 21st, 2010, 08:41 PM	#9
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Or rockauto. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

November 21st, 2010, 08:45 PM	#10
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	A lot of shops won't work on it because if the caliper fails and causes an accident they are held reliable... Best bet is buying set of two calipers for the front I think __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

November 21st, 2010, 09:08 PM	#11
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	True on the above, most shops will replace them instead of reman them. EDIT: Also there is nothing wrong with reman ones. They will work perfectly fine. There is almost no wear on a caliper. The only thing is dirt and stuff and then leaky seals. Other than that nothing, the pistons are plastic. A reman one replaces all of that. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

November 21st, 2010, 10:29 PM	#12
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	just goto advanceauto or autozone. all mine are from there.

November 21st, 2010, 10:30 PM	#13
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	and wth?... the pistons are not plastic lol

November 21st, 2010, 10:45 PM	#14
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	Just get new ones from one of the auto parts stores as listed...remanufactured parts are fine, but for me, I like the piece of mind that they are new. If you haven't replaced the other side recently, then go ahead and get two of them and do both sides at the same time. The other side is probably looking at seizing too...it's got the same wear on it. I know when I had issues with my it started on the driver side. That one started locking up...replaced it. About 8 months later I had the passenger one lock up on the road and burn it up. Not fun having a caliper catch fire and losing all brakes... __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

November 21st, 2010, 11:29 PM	#15
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ he isnt kidding. that happened to mine. i replaced 3 out of the 4 calipers so far and a month after replacing the last one.... the only one i havent done yet is sticking.

November 22nd, 2010, 12:27 AM	#17
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	first site I checked out click ^^Fixed __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

November 22nd, 2010, 12:34 AM	#20
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yea i changed like 3 times haha but no problem, yes car quest is cheap!!!!!!!!!! IF you have a local one those people are usually nice people to deal with __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

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