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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:38 pm 
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Hey everyone,

I just got my 1989 mirage Turbo Hatch (7/9/16) and realized today that my rear brakes are seized. Since I think I have to replace the rear calipers, rotors and pads I figure I will just try to get all the brakes completely updated. I have looked on here for brake guides and found one but it's about a 9 year old thread and cannot find any of the parts specified online.

Can I get some advice and assistance finding the right stuff for my car.

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Micah W.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:21 pm 
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Also how can I tell if I need to replace the caliper or if they are just stuck?
If this possible without removing the caliper?


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:12 am 
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You will have to take it off to determine if it is just the caliper or the guide-pin(s). Usually it is the guide pins. But if they are rusted into the caliper brackets, you will have work ahead of you.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:30 am 
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Thank you. I did figure out that my e-brake still works so I think the calipers are fine and the rotors are the problem.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:42 pm 
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Caliper piston is a twist-and-push in style. Requires the little harbor freight/princess auto tool to screw them in. I highly suggest working them in all the way and see how they fare after working the brakes to pump them back out to meet the pads again. Guide pins should be able to be worked by hand from side to side with the caliper installed, with the pads and tension on the piston being the only thing allowing you to work them back and forth more, when holding the installed caliper with your hands. If any moving part is seized, it will wear the pads unevenly, and cause a low pedal issue when braking. You get grab and the pedal sinks some more. Creepy and hate to describe it, but people need to be aware of this phenomenon.


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