I have an issue with only my front left break caliber sticking. I dont think the problem is with the caliber because i replaced the stock because of the same issue. The new caliber has less than 1,000miles on it. I have bled the breakes and it did not resolve the issue. It also causes my break pedal to pulse when i break, but not everytime i break it pulses. If anybody has any suggestions it would be much apreciated.
Thanks

 

It sounds like either the caliper is sticking or the brake hose is collapsing. Did you replace both front calipers previously or only one?

 

both, i beleive they were rebuilds. i bought them at pep boys if that makes a difference.

 

Did you replace the brake hoses? Just because the calipers are rebuilt and only have 1,00 miles does not mean that it was not reassembled incorrectly. Take them back to Pep Boys and exchange them. They should have a waranty.

 

are they on the correct sides? bleeder nut must be above the brake line.

don't laugh, very common. see it all the time.

 

i did not replace the hoses, and yes they are on the correct side.

 

If your rotor is warped bad enough it will cause the piston to be pushed back and feel like a spongy pedal.

 

If he has a pulse it could be something related to ABS? Not sure though as to I try to get vehicles without it.

 

Before you do anything else, make sure your soft break lines are ok and the system is bled properly....assuming thats done and everything checks out then do this:

Return the caliper to Pep boys, then do yourself a favor and never by hydraulic break parts from Pep Boys, Advanced Auto or Autozone ever again. Do yourself another favor and head to Napa for those calipers. I've heard enough stories on this forum alone about people getting crappy rebuilds that don't work from the 3 cheapie parts suppliers.

 

Its true about the rebuilt stuff, it is always low quality, the new stuff usually isnt so much more.

And if you do buy from those stores, make sure not to get their storebranded stuff

 

Yeah, NAPA sells the best replacement calipers. I've had problems with cheap aftermarket calipers.