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MG MGF Technical - rear caliper

noticed today the drivers rear caliper has been sicking on stripped it off wound piston back and found the caliper carrier pistons (the 2 rods with the 12 mm bolts in ) the top one was siesed has anyone else had this issue cleaned it up and regreased checked other side and was fine
rj hardwick

I believe seizure problems with the handbrake mechanism are quite common and replacement of rear caliper is often the only solutions
David Karle

handbrake is fine just the top o/s/r guide i have cleaned it up and regreased it will recheck in a few weeks
rj hardwick

Brake caliper guide pin seizure it a fairly common problem on all cars not just the MGF,remove the pins clean and lubricate with anti seize grease annually.
AS Douglas

This thread was discussed between 03/01/2011 and 16/01/2011

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