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Caliper sticking with new pads



Moley

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio 182
Just fitted a new set of DS2500 pads and have a problem.

With the new pads fitted (Shims removed etc), and caliper put back together the disc turns fine.

However, once I press the brake pedal the caliper won't release properly and I can't turn the disc.

If I use grips and push the piston back if frees up.

I have tried a replacement caliper and it does the same. Put the old pads back in and everything is ok.

Any suggestions?
 

MRBILLYUK

ClioSport Club Member
  FF Jeden Osiem Dwa
Are your pads moving freely ? I've always found , with any pads I've used over the years I need to file a tiny bit off each corner of the backing plate of the pad so it doesn't bind in the carrier . I've never had a problem after I file it down and I always use the shims.
 

MRBILLYUK

ClioSport Club Member
  FF Jeden Osiem Dwa
I crack the bleed nipple and push the piston back into the caliper with my thumbs ( I have BIG thumbs lol) so I know mines not rusted inside if I can use my thumbs. Maybe your piston is rusty inside and sticking ? Also worth taking the slider pins out , clean them up and grease them.
 
  M2 Comp
Remove the shims (if you haven't already) and file the tabs at each side of the pads to allow a small amount of vertical movement once in the carrier.
 

G Hut

ClioSport Club Member
  ph1 172, V90 T8
Remove the shims (if you haven't already) and file the tabs at each side of the pads to allow a small amount of vertical movement once in the carrier.
Great instructions, just fitted some ds2500 on my ph1 172 and no issue or binding following the above
Thanks
 


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