eyesore Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 OK, So Eyesore is effectively "sold". (I have a deposit) But the right front caliper is sticking really badly. Buyer knows this, but: How do I make her driveable? If I take it all apart and crank the piston back in, think it'll quit sticking for a bit? Or, I was thinking of taking the whole thing off and pinching the brake line closed... Would this work, be safe-ish to operate, cause serious harm to the brake line and/or the rest of the braking system? Or Does anyone have any suggestions? The guy is coming to pick it up Fri. I need to try and get it mobile for him. Help Please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 take it apart and check things out. I would recommend highly against crimping the brake line since it will do more harm then good, then buyer might be a bit pissed. Take it apart, make sure everything is cleaned up a bit, spray some WD-40 around the caliper boot and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was referring to the rubber line, not the metal one. Think this would still cause permanant damage? I'll try dis-assembling it, but want to think worst case scenario, because I'm pressed for time. (and can't spend any $$$$) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I was referring to the rubber line, not the metal one. Think this would still cause permanant damage? I'll try dis-assembling it, but want to think worst case scenario, because I'm pressed for time. (and can't spend any $$$$) Well even wthe rubber line, if pinched off, will cause some major braking problems. It'll cause it to pull very hard the other direction, thus creating a larger hazard then a sticking caliper. Just pull the caliper off, grease the slides up a it and spray some WD-40 around the piston. Should help free it up a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks, I'll try that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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