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The Fixer · 02-20-2012, 06:43 PM

Hey all,
I discovered a seized rear caliper on my G35. It wasn't really bad for too long - probably only a hundred miles or so, at mostly speeds of 40mph and slower. My commute to work is only 10 miles each way at local road speeds. What tipped me off was the excessive brake dust compared to the other 3 wheels, and that the wheel was hot after parking the car. The rotor is not hot-spotted (it's a 12" vented rotor if that makes a difference) and I caught it before the pads were worn out all the way so I'm wondering if I can just bolt on a rebuilt caliper with new pads and call it a day. Your thoughts?

02-20-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
The Fixer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,047 iTrader: (5)	Seized Caliper - Replace Rotor Too? Hey all, I discovered a seized rear caliper on my G35. It wasn't really bad for too long - probably only a hundred miles or so, at mostly speeds of 40mph and slower. My commute to work is only 10 miles each way at local road speeds. What tipped me off was the excessive brake dust compared to the other 3 wheels, and that the wheel was hot after parking the car. The rotor is not hot-spotted (it's a 12" vented rotor if that makes a difference) and I caught it before the pads were worn out all the way so I'm wondering if I can just bolt on a rebuilt caliper with new pads and call it a day. Your thoughts? __________________ Seeya, Steve R. in North Jersey '16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car! Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...