Caliper Issues with Dodge Dakotas?
Hi All,
I am a girl and don't know much about vehicles, so please go easy on me!
I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota (2WD, 4.7L, V-8) and I am going through calipers like crazy. I have a lifetime warranty on the calipers, but they keep seizing and have to be replaced. I am not unusually hard on my brakes, but the most recent issue left me with the right front caliper seized and that same side has just that brake pad 95% worn. As a result, I am getting just that side serviced since the left side is a-ok. This also explains why my truck is pulling because the mechanic explained that since the caliper is seized the brake is constantly on.....that explains the smell! I have tried searching the Internet for similar Dodge issues for calipers, but no luck so far. Has anyone experienced this or can send me a link to anything they can find related to this issue? I am tired of paying money for the repair. Even though the caliper has a warranty I still need to pay for the labor. Thanks in advance!
I am a girl and don't know much about vehicles, so please go easy on me!
I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota (2WD, 4.7L, V-8) and I am going through calipers like crazy. I have a lifetime warranty on the calipers, but they keep seizing and have to be replaced. I am not unusually hard on my brakes, but the most recent issue left me with the right front caliper seized and that same side has just that brake pad 95% worn. As a result, I am getting just that side serviced since the left side is a-ok. This also explains why my truck is pulling because the mechanic explained that since the caliper is seized the brake is constantly on.....that explains the smell! I have tried searching the Internet for similar Dodge issues for calipers, but no luck so far. Has anyone experienced this or can send me a link to anything they can find related to this issue? I am tired of paying money for the repair. Even though the caliper has a warranty I still need to pay for the labor. Thanks in advance!
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There are a couple of reasons a caliper might hang up. Moisture in the brake fluid could cause the inside of the pistons (part of the calipers) to corrode and hang up, thus keeping the pad pressed against the brake rotor. Another possibility is rust or corrosion on the surfaces on the caliper bracket that the pads slide on. When re-installing pads, these surfaces should be cleaned and a bit of disc brake grease applied to the contact surfaces to help the pads slide (and retract) easier.
I would also have your shop flush and replace the brake fluid.
I had the passenger side replaced as well..it seems to still be ok.
and although it could be a factor (brake fluid absorbs moisture), the same side calipers keep
seizing, so that may not be the root cause. I heard that they use ceramic caliper pistons in
these types of calipers, so maybe it is due to some defect or possible dirt or rust contamination.
inside, but I've had to replace 3 calipers all on the same side within 62,000 miles. The
oem rotors are undersize as well. While they work, they are more prone to failure due
to warping and overheating.