Long time reader, first time poster.


I got a 2008 G35x back in May to replace my 2009 Maxima SV and what a leap that was. The Nissan was my first and last FWD car.


The right rear caliper on my G is seized; noise and constant dust. Yet back in June I put on some cheap pads (others were squeaking) and aside from rust, the piston easily moved in and out of the cylinder when I c-clamp compressed it putting on new pads. I applied a lot of "grease" to the pins (brake lubricant stuff but the brand escapes me) but it's still stuck or sticking.


Rotor is lipped so I plan on doing new pads and rotors soon-ish (probably all around to get a good brand on there since it's probably junk on there now from the P/O) and the price is fairly low for a new caliper so I can replace it; but since it takes >5mins to remove the wheel and get to the caliper I am wondering if I can grease or clean anything else up back there until then? There was a lot of rust inside that piston and the same on my Nissan so long-term the cal needs to go but I was wondering if 15 mins and my jack could do anything tonight? Gotta change the oil anyway.


Just curious to see if anyone else has did a quick fix on this. It seems like it's a common problem and my car was from NY then Chicago so it's seen crappy wintersr most of its life. I am just trying to save some $$$ since I am at the point of all or nothing; doesn't make sense not to replace everything while I am there but it will also take time which I am limited to now.


Thanks all

 

Keep in mind your life may depend on what's between you and the road which includes tires and brakes! There is no quick/easy fix for frozen calipers! If it were my ride I'd replace both rear calipers/rotors and install OE pads...Gary

 

Reman calipers are cheap from vendors such as Rockauto.com. I had my OEM calipers seize up and need to be freed so many times I just got fed up and purchased two remans for each side and replaced them.

Ever since replacing the calipers, I haven't had to relube anything in a long while. Not to say I won't have to again, but I've gotten much more service life from replacing the calipers than I did taking the old ones apart and cleaning and relubing them.

If I ever have issues again...new calipers


Issues with the rear calipers are VERY common on these cars.