Tomb Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 My rear caliper pistons are sticking I believe, doesn't feel right when braking, isn't binding though. Thought pistons is just sticking BUT can anyone explain to me why for every revolution of my wheel (only in reverse) there is a grinding/ squeak noise? Any advice is much appreciated, will be getting it on the ramp this weekend, but if I know what to expect when I dig into this issue I can have the parts ready, I commute several hundred miles a week for work and will be on the road all next week, managed to keep it on my drive this week to play safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Handbrake shoes need looking at? Assuming they have handbrake shoes in the drums like Gen6's do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am sure I will find out on the weekend, I will definitely check, thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 If it does maybe it will need clearing out of old brake dust or retaining springs freeing off. If it does maybe it will need clearing out of old brake dust or retaining springs freeing off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I hope it is that straight forward nothing has been lately, I bet I know what caused it if that is the case driving through several inches of wet mud last week probably didn't help it maybe caused it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintthomas Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 It'll be your handbrake shoes, loosen them off ever so slightly by turning the disc so the hole on the hub is at the bottom, and by turning the gold cog inside. While you're at it, take off the rear calipers that are held on by the same bolts that are the sliders - two 14mm bolts. Grease them up with red rubber grease and put them back in. Do the same for the pins holding the pads in, and everything should be grand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I will do thank you for your assistance :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintthomas Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Not a problem When greasing them, don't use copper grease instead of red rubber grease. Copper grease will perish rubbers over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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