1999 Ford Escort frozen caliper

1999 FORD ESCORT
72,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SKITTLESCAPONE
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is there a method of freeing a frozen caliper, or should i just spend the money to get a new one, the previouse owner lived near the shore, and after a few miles of driving it frees itself, i know its not the brake booster or the master cylinder.
Apr 14, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check caliper sliders
Frozen caliper need to be replaced or rebuilt
Apr 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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