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Rear Caliper Sticking

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Hey guys,

I have been having this problem with my '98 SE. It has four wheel disc w/ ABS.

The back brakes seem to be sticking. I can hear them rub after I come to a complete stop and then accelerate, it will kinda go "woom...woom....woom" and then go away. If I go around a turn, the caliper also seems to rub and it makes the same sound.

Can anyone tell me what I can do to fix this?

-Kyle
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My 96 had the same problem after I changed the pads. I couldn't find anything wrong. It persisted until that set wore out and I replaced them with a new set. Then it went away immediately. (not a great solution, sorry
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Check the slider pins. Wipe off the old dirty grease with a clean rag, and lubricate them with silicone grease (AutoZone sells $0.99 blister packs specifically for brake parts.) You can also replace them fairly cheaply. AutoZone sells a kit which has 2 slider pins, bolts, and boots for like $10. I'll bet you a packet of slider pin grease this is your problem.
Originally posted by SixFoFalcon@Mar 31 2004, 11:55 AM
Check the slider pins. Wipe off the old dirty grease with a clean rag, and lubricate them with silicone grease (AutoZone sells $0.99 blister packs specifically for brake parts.) You can also replace them fairly cheaply. AutoZone sells a kit which has 2 slider pins, bolts, and boots for like $10. I'll bet you a packet of slider pin grease this is your problem.
Good suggestion. On mine, the first time I changed the rears I got so annoyed trying to get the pistons rotated back in that I might have missed <cough>blown off<cough> greasing the caliper pins. I did grease them the next time (When I had figured out how to pistons back in. Bought the little tool and opened the bleeder screws.)
That little tool everyone talks about...that you need for the rear disc...how much is it?

-Kyle
Here it is from Eastwood for $9. You can find them at your local Auto Zone, etc.
There are a couple different versions. One looks like a little cube, and is cheap ($10-ish). Here is one source. Most auto parts places carry this tool.



There is another tool that works much better, but it's expensive (>$50.) You can get it at Sears or some auto parts places, or here.


You can get by without either tool by using needle-nose pliers and a bit of patience. Just remember to open the bleeder screw just a crack, or you'll just frustrate yourself silly.
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Alright guys, thats a lot. I greatly appreciate it. You're cool. ;-)
I got a 98 Sable and I notice the same woom woom everytime I take my car out for the day. It only does it for about 1/4 mile or less then goes away for the rest of the day, sounds like it comes from the rear on the passenger side. Could this be from a sticky caliper, it has 4 wheel disc brakes with abs. I know the owner's manual talks about a abs/brake test upon start up, could that be related to what i am experiencing? Thanks
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