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Euphoria

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The Unusual always seems to happen - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah its not facebook lol, I was looking for the like button
If your shocks are blown then yes there will be a big difference, the ride just feels more firm and sits on the road better and bumps don't...
Topic ID: 76459 • Post ID: 9534040

Teh not official carpr0n thread - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
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Euphoria
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Topic ID: 76241 • Post ID: 9531359

Why twin cam Toyota engines fail. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
I read this a while back, pretty interesting.
Topic ID: 76223 • Post ID: 9531037

Rear Suspension Problem? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Sounds like wheel bearing to me, theres not much else at the rear that can make noise, see if it does it under braking.
It will most likely have play but not always, they can still make noise and have...
Topic ID: 76214 • Post ID: 9530994

CV Joint Covers? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Axles are fairly straight forward, the only thing that usually causes trouble is the side that the shaft goes straight into the box as sometimes it gets stuck and needs to be pryed out. New seals on b...
Topic ID: 76192 • Post ID: 9530752

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
It was only under braking, wheel bearing would be constant, I had a bearing seize in the past aswell.
And you'd know if you had air in the line because the pedal would be soft and lack feel.
Hopefully...
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529363

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Well I put on a used disc I had there and the problem seems to be gone /facepalm.
But saying that, it was really rusted and old so maybe thats why it won't lock haha.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529361

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Well I've rebuilt both pistons at the back, still have the problem...
So I'm gonna replace the pads and possibly get discs machined and see what happens from there.
Best off rebuilding master cylinder...
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529360

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Ah dam, looks like you got out the easy way, im 99% sure its not my calipers.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529359

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I haven't but it bleeds fine so I don't see how it could be blocked.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529357

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Holy **** lol, think they sell them after market?
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529355

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
thanks! might be worth trying if they are not too expensive.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529353

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thats probably what it is, how do you tell if you have a faulty proportioning valve, everyone says they rarely break.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529350

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah I'm in a similar situation, I don't have the money to take it to a shop, I'm still clueless on what it could be.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529345

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah there is no way its the brake pedal adjustment, hence why I was confused.
I had spare calipers so I took them apart and cleaned them up (they weren't too bad) and then I put them in and bled the ...
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529343

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
well the car is a right hand drive and its the passenger caliper that is locking...
I don't understand how loosening the line to the master cylinder would do anything, wouldn't it just let air in the ...
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529340

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
and you had one side only locking? because I thought It was only one line going the master cylinder.
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529338

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Also It only does it when it gets hot, another reason why I don't think its that, but I will check it out, thanks.
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Euphoria
: Oct 7, 2010 - 10:18 PM
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529336

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
It only locks on hard braking, slow braking is fine.
Piston goes back in fine, I was unsure what baterj meant.
I already bleed the entire system, as you HAVE to when changing a brake caliper as it get...
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529334

Caliper Locking up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 6, '08From Lisarow, NSW, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
How do I tell if its stuck?
Topic ID: 76096 • Post ID: 9529331
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