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Old 10-21-2011, 08:26 PM   #2
j cAT
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Re: brakes are thumpy... sometimes

the brake calipers may have distorted pistons. I had pistons that failed as you are having your issues. the pistons get bell shaped. with new rotors and pads the piston is fully in the caliper. as the pads/rotors wear the pistons begin to bind up as they come out of the cal bore.

more cheap chinese crap. never seen this before. thanks GM , another buck you saved at my expense !

new calipers problem solved. NEW , NOT REBUILT...

Many rebuilt have this distorted piston.
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