Brake calipers stuck - overheating disc and whell

dxhanley · Mar 18, 2023

Anybody out there suffered more than once from stuck brake caliper (front) - I’m wondering moving to a rural area with loads of mud on the road could have contributed. Got pads and discs replaced all round 6 months ago. AA rescue guy (brilliant by the way) reckoned it is just one of those things that happens to older vehicles. My Cali is ten years old this month

B J G · Mar 18, 2023

I'd be inclined to replace the calipers especially since you have recently replaced discs and pads..

not overly expensive (an example source)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-calipers-10907/vw/transporter/transporter-v-box-7ha-7hh-7ea-7eh/32264-2-0-tdi

Ozzy Pete · Mar 18, 2023

B J G said:
I'd be inclined to replace the calipers especially since you have recently replaced discs and pads..

not overly expensive (an example source)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-calipers-10907/vw/transporter/transporter-v-box-7ha-7hh-7ea-7eh/32264-2-0-tdi

I agree. Can cost the equivalent to rebuild them in time and parts.
Better off having a new pair.