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Old 03-28-2013, 06:10 PM
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How has the car felt under different braking applications? That should Have been something you could discern, unless the car has been stopping strangely for a long time, and you just didn't notice it.

Time for a rebuild. Sumpthin's not makin contact right.......
The braking has felt fine. And since I own and drive two identical cars, I'm usually pretty sensitive to even minor changes/differences.
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:13 PM
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The braking has felt fine. And since I own and drive two identical cars, I'm usually pretty sensitive to even minor changes/differences.
Well, if that rotor was not getting contact (or very little) and since the front brakes actually do most of the stopping of the car - it may have not been noticeable. Now, under full braking, I think you might sense or notice a difference between full-contact, 4-wheel disc braking, and not. It's good that you noticed something to look into. This thread is very helpful, since I think I ought to do more inspections on my own 4-wheel disc brakes/rotors vehicles.
I'll be interested in learning the source/reason is, for what you found on your car.
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:15 PM
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Well, if that rotor was not getting contact (or very little) and since the front brakes actually do most of the stopping of the car - it may have not been noticeable. Now, under full braking, I think you might sense or notice a difference between full-contact, 4-wheel disc braking, and not. It's good that you noticed something to look into. This thread is very helpful, since I think I ought to do more inspections on my own 4-wheel disc brakes/rotors vehicles.
I'll be interested in learning the source/reason is, for what you found on your car.
It's scheduled for a state inspection Monday morning, so I hope to have greater clarity after that. But I'm sure I'll just replace everything....I was pleasantly surprised by how cheap rebuilt OEM rear calipers are.
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:47 PM
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Keep in mind these are/used as taxis in other parts of the world.

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if you flush the lines REALLY well, FULLY removing all traces of old fluids, you might get the piston to release, but I doubt it.
I doubt it too. Time to re-caliper.

Thanks for the link JD. I am in the process of replacing the brake hoses on both E300's.
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