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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 09:50 AM
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Hey everyone, just finished the ROH conversion and am having an issue with a caliper sticking. I have 4 new calipers and rotors. The caliper that is sticking is the same corner that was sticking before. Any ideas?
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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The rubber brake line can go bad by collapsing internally, which can lead to it acting like a check valve, which can cause the caliper to stick. Not saying for sure thats your issue, but its possible.
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 05:29 AM
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Do you mean the slide pins are sticking, maybe? If so, clean out the holes with a drill bit (using only your hand to power it), re-lubricate, and re-install.
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 05:34 AM
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These "new" calipers - are they "loaded" or "bare" - loaded come with the bracket and bare is just the caliper.

A loaded caliper will have new slide pins and the bracket.

So just another idea to think about.

EDIT: I see someone else posted about the pins as I was typing
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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The caliper seems to be sliding on the pins. They were loaded calipers. I don't think the piston is decompressing after the pedal is released. The brake system is ABS, and I've looked at a parts diagram from honda trying to find a proportion valve, thinking that could be the issue also, but all it list in the parts catalog is a 4 way block. When bleeding the brake system, I noticed the caliper in question, was hard to bleed and not as much fluid was flowing, compared to the other side. I used a vacuum bleeder with a clear hose to bleed the system so that's why I say it didn't seem like it looked as the same amount.
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by holmesnmanny
The rubber brake line can go bad by collapsing internally, which can lead to it acting like a check valve, which can cause the caliper to stick. Not saying for sure thats your issue, but its possible.
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