I am in the process of putting on new rear brake pads and I noticed that the rear outside pad on the driver's side is worn very thin as compared to the other pads and I had difficulty removing the thin pad because the piston is frozen. I cannot pry it back. Use some WD-40?

Is it possible to save this caliper?

Thanks.

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Earl



1993 190E 2.3
2000 Toyota 4x4 Tundra

It may be possible to rebuild this caliper, but if the piston is stuck that fast you may be better off replacing the caliper. Check PartsShop and FastLane for prices.

Also, if you do replace the caliper be sure replace the opposing side caliper as well.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

if you have acess to compressed air,put high pressure to the stuck side.you have to block off the good side.The air should blow out the piston.All that is inside is a rubber ring.Clean up the bore and piston,making sure you have no pits,and you are back good as new.Michael