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zanthos37 03-22-2014 07:32 AM
1988 300se rear brake stuck
 
The right rear brake on my car is stuck after sitting all winter. Should I rebuild it or get a new caliper? Then should I get a rebuilt one or a new one? I have ATE brakes all the way around. I can get in there release the pad from the rotor but as soon as I hit the brakes it hangs up again. thanks

Ferdman 03-22-2014 07:50 AM
zanthos37, it could be that the brake hose doesn't allow the brake fluid to backflow properly. If the brake hoses are original consider replacing them before touching the caliper.

zanthos37 03-22-2014 08:17 AM
yes they are original lines. I get some on order this weekend. OEM or should I go with braided stainless steel? thanks

oldsinner111 03-22-2014 11:32 AM
My w126 I replace all calipers and brakes lines at 25 years old

Ferdman 03-23-2014 07:44 AM
zanthos37, I would opt for OEM brake lines. You may try pricing them at several MB dealers online.

lorainfurniture 03-23-2014 04:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zanthos37 (Post 3305184)
The right rear brake on my car is stuck after sitting all winter. Should I rebuild it or get a new caliper? Then should I get a rebuilt one or a new one? I have ATE brakes all the way around. I can get in there release the pad from the rotor but as soon as I hit the brakes it hangs up again. thanks
You should rebuild them both. The parts are cheap, and the process is straightforward. Definitely replace the lines.


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