I was at the dealership today and talked to the sales rep(he's always really good and honest to me)about the brake problems I've been having. Basically, when I release the brake pedal, the brakes squeel for a bit(sometimes a lot longer) like the caliper is not completely releasing. He tells me that they are frozen and that aftermarket calipers with pads installed in them would cost $260 a piece.

My question is, how many people have had this happen? I own a '95 max and the previous brake job was done at a domestic only shop and they did a horrible job. So, was it possible that they screwed the brakes that much that requires new calipers? Any insite would be great. Thanks.

 

do you use your ebrake often???

 

Hmm...yeah, they can fail, but $260/piece for a loaded caliper sounds very steep.

Is this the front or the rear brakes?

 

My right-rear caliper failed. Had to replace both of 'em on the rear. It's around $250 a peice!!!!
I tried to make it retract - but it would always go back!!! So I just got me some new ones!

 

Hell, for that price I'd rebuild them.

 

I've been told my right rear caliper has failed a few times. Only to take it somewhere else and have it cleaned out....problem gone. Brakes work fine.

 

You should have rebuilt them, or gone to AutoZone and exchanged them for reman. ones for about $100 each.

 

The right rear caliper on my old 97 failed a few weeks ago (now my Mom's car). The piston had gotten out too far and cocked, so it wouldn't retract. Wore the pad to the backing and warped the rotor.

Was able to fix it for nuttin. Just the cost of the new rotor and pads. Its pretty simple to re-build a caliper.

 

Autozone calipers are $55 with a core of $85 so give them your old ones...

 

they are the rear calipers and he quoted me for aftermarket...I'm trying to remember if that included labor...

 

my rears were frozen and useless as soon as i bought new nissan rears the car stoped on a dime.

 

I'd rebuild the ones you got.

 

A loaded pair of calipers costs about $130 at autozone with your core, install shouldnt be too bad on them. 260 a peice is rediculous, good luck with it

 

is there anyway to tell if the rear calipers are functioning.

 

Pull the ebrake and see if the car slows down.

 

yup, they work. Thanks