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    brake calipers

    when i took my car for test he said the rear calipers were sticking how do i realise them and free them up i havent got a wide knowledge of cars.. also wanted to change the oil will it be a mare cause theres no space...

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    depends why they are sticking, the hoses may be collapsed internally and jamming the braks on, the slider may be knackered or the piston siezed.

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    My rear brakes stick on occasionally. Ever since i left the handbrake on tight when i went on holiday for 2 weeks. It seezed them on lol. I keep meaning to strip them down and give them a clean but the weather is a bit shit at the mo

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    i dont think they are seizd just need freein upp as you say the weather is crap.. and is best to stay in doors watching porn


 

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