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Well, it's the caliper. Took the whole thing apart, drained the fluid from it, then refilled it and primed it to make sure I had no air, and then the piston wasn't moving. It was not moving before, so tomorrow night, it will be replaced and lubed properly. Wife will run me to work tomorrow so it gets to sit for the night. I will be flushing the system with fresh synthetic brake fluid too. Do I need to worry about the clutch too? Do they use the same fluid?

Then I don't believe the car has ABS. I don't recall seeing any type of control module like what you're describing. I also plan to flush the brake system while I have it apart, is synthetic fluid ok in these cars? Does the clutch use the same reservoir?

No fluid loss. That is what has been bugging me. After I shut the car off, pressure returned to the pedal. That tells me something electrical:-\ Is white lithium grease ok for this application, or is there a more appropriate lube? I will probably just replace the caliper seeing as I need the car back on the road sooner than later. I have been searching this forum and all the info I find refers to AWD cars and either older Loyales and Brats or to the newer WRX Impreza's and Legacy's. Also, where can I find info on the options that the car may have like ABS and so on?

Hey all, I need some help on my 93 Impreza L. The brakes have started acting stupid lately and a search of the forum doesn't reveal the answers I need. Back history, I replaced the front pads less than two months ago and discovered that the driver side pads were completely shot while the pass. side still had over half the lifetime left. Wasn't too concerned at the time. Last week heading home, without warning, I felt the front end starting to bog down, (put the clutch in and the nose dives like I'm already on the brakes). When I stopped, smoke/steam was rolling from the front pass. side wheel. I had stopped at a store, and when I came back out, the issue had resolved. Today, same scenario, got off the interstate, and first light, I thought the wheel was on fire with all the smoke that was coming out. When light turned green, and traffic move on through, it was stop and go traffic. The very next time trying to brake, the pedal almost went to the floor. I nursed the car home and it is now in the driveway waiting the repairs. Problem is I don't have the funds to just start throwing parts at it. I suspect a bad caliper. I don't know if the car has ABS. I need help in knowing what options are on the car, and if anybody else has had this problem/what was the fix. Thanks Rich

Morning, Afternoon, Evening whatever. Just a quick hi, new owner of a 93 Impreza L FWD 5spd. This car belonged to my mother-in-law, and she is selling it to me and my wife as a daily driver (my 4WD 4Runner really likes to drink the gas). I have been driving the car for a while, and really like it, but it needs some love. I need a fuel door (old one broke off). If any body has a teal green one, let me know I need a tune up, front shaft, and shifter bushings :-\ It will eventually get a CD player, and new speakers. Tint the windows. There is a leak into the trunk from around the pass. side weather strip Of the things that I have learned, mileage sucks over 3k rpm. This is a very reliable car. I will post pic soon.