Failed MOT - Rear Caliper Seized

[Keevo]

Need a bit of guidance, the n/s rear caliper is sticking and causing car to pull to the left, is this something a dismantle, clean, rear grease would sort or is a full replacement my only option?

Thanks

 

[hughski]

Mine were stripped down and released last year for the mot and had seized up again by this years mot. I bought new calipers from Renparts which were in good condition along with some new handbrake cables. It was well worth the money as the calipers don't ever seize/stick on anymore even after using the handbrake lol.

As far as I know, the clio calipers are prone to seizing and the above problem is common.

 

[chaski]

Mine were stripped down and released last year for the mot and had seized up again by this years mot.

Did you do these yourself, or a mechanic did them for you? If it's the latter, I'd have been having a word with the garage that did the work as they clearly did a piss poor job and simply free'd the caliper to pass an MOT instead of properly rebuilding it for longevity.

OP, I would rebuild the rear caliper myself, it's the cheapest (monetarily speaking) option by far.

 

[JD_RS172]

It's only the carriers that need rebuilding right? I'm sure you could pick a couple up fur next to nothing from a car getting broke on here.

Then free yours up too. Depends on your skill level and budget I suppose. Some would say don't waste your time go buy new. Others will tell you to repair it

 

[Keevo]

I managed to pick up new aftermarket for £60 to save the hassle and prevent it happening in near future. My mate had serious accident due to rear caliper locking up at knock hill so rather safe than sorry

 

[tomhunt85]

I had one the other week and it was only about £80 inc VAT from Renault. Should be cheaper if you speak to Renault Wolverhampton.

 

[hughski]

Mechanic did a piss poor job on mine to free them up for the mot. They soon started to seize up again. I now have new calipers fitted and they are like new!

 

[chaski]

I now have new calipers fitted and they are like new!

I'd hope so!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I dont know how you guys work out the garage did a piss poor job

It's only the carriers that need rebuilding right? I'm sure you could pick a couple up fur next to nothing from a car getting broke on here.

Then free yours up too. Depends on your skill level and budget I suppose. Some would say don't waste your time go buy new. Others will tell you to repair it

What do you mean by carriers need rebuilding exactly ? The rears are a different ball game compared to the fronts . With the fronts it's usually just the sliders on the carrier that need freeing/cleaning up and regreasing . On the rears , the piston is on a screw mechanism , it can rust inside and seize . Most people will tell you not to touch your rears as they are a right ballache to strip down and put back together .

 

[Tony Hunter]

I am also confused.

 

[JD_RS172]

What do you mean by carriers need rebuilding exactly ? The rears are a different ball game compared to the fronts . With the fronts it's usually just the sliders on the carrier that need freeing/cleaning up and regreasing . On the rears , the piston is on a screw mechanism , it can rust inside and seize . Most people will tell you not to touch your rears as they are a right ballache to strip down and put back together .

Yeah that's a good point. It's mainly when the rubber seals get damaged if I'm correct. Water gets in and corrodes the piston. And when people run their brakes too low, the piston comes so far out it can damage the rubber. Like you say people will tell you not to bother but you could if you knew what you were doing