90KYmax

My 90 Max VG has been parked for 3 yrs. and recently decided to bring it back to life. Started and runs fine. All 4 calipers are dragging and won't release. Repair or replace calipers? Suggestions ?

TonyJr

Depending on your budget. But i would go with a ebay drilled slotted rotors n brake pads for under $125. And try a junkyard to find used calipers if not ebay has them for like $50 each rebuilt

MrGone

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Depends on the price. I mostly replace them, but I've rebuilt a few. If the rotors are worn I'd just go with a regular blank rotor IMHO.

90KYmax

I may take one apart and clean/ lube it and see what happens. If it takes too much time I may just buy some rebuilt ones. New rotors and flush the brake lines and new tires are next. Since my daily ride is a M45, I haven't driven the Max in awhile. Sitting for that long hasn't been good for it.

CMax03

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At least pull them apart and see if the pitting and corrosion is too severe too rebuild....personally sometimes rebuilding them is only gonna be a temporary band aid and sometimes it's just more economical too get rebuilt calipers and use your worn out units as cores...

DennisMik

iTrader: (2)

Is it the pistons that are frozen or the guide pins that the brake pad holder rides on?

James92SE

iTrader: (31)

Rock Auto has one of the front calipers for $19 right now, no core charge

Rebuilt front calipers can be had for ~$40 ($25 after core) WITH caliper bracket

Being that cheap I have never even bothered to try to rebuild a caliper on these cars.

The rears are more expensive but if you hunt around online you can find the rears for about $50 after core

90KYmax

Thanks guys! I'll let you know what condition they are in. Hopefully this weekend.