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Rear passenger side caliper will not compress

Tiny
ROYCAR71
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  • 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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Doing a brake pad change I cannot compress back brake caliper. It appears to be leaky around rubber grommet area of piston. Do I need to replace it?
Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Yes, it sounds like the caliper piston has worn, become stuck, and is now leaking. It should be replaced.

Here is a link that shows how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

Let me know if you run into trouble or have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I am on my way to AutoZone for replacement.
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
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Happy to help. Let me know if you have other questions or need help with anything.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 7:48 PM

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