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lodelanelad



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Differentiating collapsed lines or seized calipers?

Is there a quick way to do this? My rear brake is sticking but could it be the brake line and not the caliper? Is there a way to tell?

Post #649229 26th Nov 2022 6:00pm
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JayGee



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Can't see how a brake line would cause this and the callipers are prone to piston seizure. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Post #649231 26th Nov 2022 6:10pm
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Flexible brake lines can cause the same symptoms as a binding brake caliper if they develop a split or pinhole on the inside surface, it's more common than you'd think.
The way to check is to crack off the caliper bleed nipple, if there is any residual back pressure, it will be vented and the brake will release, if it's a seized / sticking brake caliper piston or slides, there will be no change in drag.

Post #649232 26th Nov 2022 6:17pm
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lodelanelad



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Much appreciated Phoenix!

Post #649240 26th Nov 2022 6:57pm
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No worries! Don't forget to purge any air that might have entered the system, get someone to pump the brake pedal a few times and hold down, then crack off the bleed nipple 'a bit' whilst they keep pressure on the brake.

Post #649243 26th Nov 2022 7:21pm
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