As the title state my drivers side rear brake caliper is seized and thinkin of doing myself what do have to do. Please Help tried searching but didn't find anything.

 

hope this helps brotha good luck


http://shiftice.com/brake_install.html

 

Google can be your friend

http://www.ehow.com/how_4485078_repl...an-maxima.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_2328354_re...per-bolts.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_2328345_re...per-bolts.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_2327302_re...-calipers.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_2331858_ho...anjo-bolt.html

 

Make sure you do both sides.

 

from the research i was doin on here it is not necessary to replace both if only one is bad.

 

what do i have to do to replace the caliper.

 

Research uneven braking. Hydraulic components should always be replaced in pairs. How many miles are on them? Think of it this way, if one side is gone, the other may be on its way out.

If not using a lift:

1. Chock front wheels.
2. Raise rear of vehicle using center of rear axle.
3. Remove rear wheels.
4. Clamp off brake hoses.
5. Remove banjo bolts ton brake hoses. (10MM I believe)
6. Remove caliper bolts from guide pins. (Not exactly sure what size)
7. Remove caliper
8. Remove bracket bolts (14MM I believe)
9. If installing new rotors, use a hammer to separate the old ones from the hubs.
10. Install new rotors and new caliper brackets.
11. Install new pads (if applicable)
12. Install new calipers and open bleeder screw.
13. Install brake hoses and remove hose clamps.
14. Remove master cylinder cap and top off fluid.
15. Gravity bleed calipers until you see fresh fluid.
16. Grab a friend and finish bleeding, starting with the right rear.
17. Top off fluid again and close master.
18. Make sure bleeders are closed.
19. Start vehicle and check pedal.
20. If satisfied, install wheels and torque to 90 ft/lbs.
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Remove chocks.
23. Test drive.
24. Drink 6-pack. You are done

Shouldn't take you more than an hour if done in this order. Get your tools all ready before you start the job. This way you are not going back and forth like an idiot

Hope I didn't forget anything. This all came from memory.

 

What you have to do is buy (or download) yourself a service manual and read it.