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Old 05-29-2012, 10:17 AM   #1
blazer2007
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tight caliper ?

took my truck out yesterday [1980 chev 2 wheel dr.] and went for a short ride and could smell a cross between rubber and burnt wire when I got home and noticed the dr. rim was a lot hotter than the pass. side.Jacked the truck up and dr. side was hard to turn so took tire off and loosened the bearing nut but that wasn,t it,so I let a little brake fluid out and helped a little.Do these type of calipers have a problem when sitting too long,has been sitting outside since Oct.Is there something I can do.Also is there a better caliper upgrade with little or no modification for these trucks
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:16 PM   #2
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Re: tight caliper ?

If you let brake fluid out of the bleeder brake released , it could be that you have a restricted brake hose at that wheel . I would check that first.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:39 PM   #3
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Re: tight caliper ?

Agree with Chevydude, but if it needs calipers, around here rebuilds are like $15 ea or less
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