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RoddyK05



Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
Sticking calliper
After a 13 mile or so run this evening I noticed a hot smell coming from the 90. Looks like I have a sticky calliper on the off side rear. I have had this issue before and have had this calliper changed. Would there be a reason the same one is sticking again or is it just bad luck? I’m going to be doing longer runs with it soon and obviously need to get this sorted before then.
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Post #785809 9th Aug 2019 12:15am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Damage to a brake pipe could cause the caliper to stick - if, for example, it has been flattened by an impact to create a restriction which means that fluid can be forced through under pedal pressure but not back again - or, if you have ABS, it is possible that an ABS fault could cause this.

There is no other obvious reason why successive calipers in the same position on the car should fail repeatedly.
Post #785819 9th Aug 2019 9:00am
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windy81



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Wales 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Firenze Red
Brake pads could be seized in their slider. That does happen sometimes
Post #785821 9th Aug 2019 9:14am
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RoddyK05



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It’s non ABS on a 2004 Td5. I’ll have a good look under to see if anything looks damaged but I don’t think it’s ever been off road, abused or damaged. Maybe it’s just my usual luck returning Laughing Thanks for your replies.
Post #785836 9th Aug 2019 11:36am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
What make of calliper was fitted?
Pop it off and check for rust/pitting on the piston. If it is then I can’t see it can be anything else other than bad luck, or cheap parts.
Post #785842 9th Aug 2019 12:22pm
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
How many miles did the first one last and how many miles has this one been on, over what time period? Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #785959 9th Aug 2019 7:06pm
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RoddyK05



Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
First one was on it when I bought it so no idea how long it had been on but I ran with it for maybe 3 years? Second one has lasted about 18 months and probably about 8 thousand miles. The replacement was the same ‘make’ as the one that came off, but came from a motor factor who wanted my old unit as a return so it was likely a refurbished unit.
Is it a case that some will be refurbished better than others, and if so how can you tell when buying?
Post #785968 9th Aug 2019 7:33pm
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jst



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8k miles over 18mths suggests a bigger issue than just a problem caliper. as above looks for causes for it to fail. squashed hose as mentioned most likely. replacing the caliper will fix it for now but it will come back around. Cheers

James
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130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #785973 9th Aug 2019 7:46pm
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