Brake Caliper Guide Pin

They re called guide pins because they re responsible for guiding the proper angle for how the brake pad meets the rotor.

Brake caliper guide pin.

In this short video i show you how to remove a stuck caliper slide pin. These pins have an important part in the braking process. 3 month warranty 8. Guide pin kit 316mm or 336mm rotors.

When a caliper guide pin is damaged or doesn t have proper lubrication the caliper can bind. Duralast duralast brake caliper bolt guide pin h5071. Diysave10 online ship to home orders only. Duralast brake caliper bolt guide pin h5071.

3 month warranty 5. People googled that phrase and similar ones like stuck brake caliper pin over 30 000 times last year. How to grease the brake slide pins. Caliper pin is a set of pins that help the brake disc to move in a measured manner.

If the guide pin has any sign of wear corrosion or pitting it should be replaced. Duralast brake caliper bolt guide pin h5136. Caliper guide pins should always be inspected and lubricated when completing a brake job. So a stuck caliper pin and its nasty sibling a seized caliper pin are things lots of people deal with.

If you don t lube your pin the same thing can happen to you so always make sure to ap. This can cause uneven brake pad wear and premature failure. These pins have an important part in the braking process. It can also be used to lubricate.

Duralast brake caliper bolt guide pin kit 14201. You have 0 items in your cart. The caliper guide pins are two round metal pins on each brake caliper where the brake piston assembly sits. View cart and checkout.

The formula is 100 percent synthetic and is tailored for use on the caliper pins caliper assembly and the back of brake pads to promote noise free braking. Here i show how to get your caliper slide pin unstuck. On the next page we ll explore how to determine whether or not your brake caliper guide pins are causing problems. Once you know how to grease your slide pins it becomes an easy task.

After you buy your new pads and your upgraded or new calipers and want to install the pads. Often times these slide pins will get stuck in the caliper bracket which can cause uneven brake pad w. Caliper pin stuck isn t a phrase that rolls off the tongue but thanks to google it s probably why you re reading this. Free in store or curbside pick up.