Why is my front brake caliper rubbing against the wheel?

TYou need to jack up the car and inspect the brake caliper and be sure it is bolted down properly. I’d guess a bolt wasn’t reinstalled after a brake job or something and the caliper is rotating up and into the wheel. Be sure to center the wheel when you put it back on too.

Where are the brake caliper guide pins located?

To fix this, you have to remove the brake pads and clean the brake pad bracket with a file or sandpaper and lubricate it with copper paste or something similar. The brake caliper guide pins are located at the brake caliper bracket and help the caliper to slide forward and backward when you are braking.

Do you need to replace your front brake calipers?

Whether your vehicle is four-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive, these front brake calipers are an essential component to your vehicle. Consistent maintenance of your brake pads, brake fluid and rotors helps prevent damage to your calipers. Look for these signs that your brake calipers need replaced. The most obvious sign is your brake light.

How big is a 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500?

1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Specifications 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Specifications Curb weight: 2,163kg (4,769lbs) Engine bore x stroke: 101.6mm x 88.4mm (4 …

How to remove a Chevy Silverado brake caliper?

Clean out the dirt from inside the torx head bolt. Tap the T55 torx bit with a hammer to seat it into the torx bolt to minimize the risk of stripping. Remove the top caliper torx bolt using a T55 torx bit. Remove the bottom caliper torx bolt using a T55 torx bit. Remove the brake line using an 11mm socket.