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 Creaking calipers
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huwwatkins
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:16 am

Me sisters 205 has started making a sort of creaking noise from the piston area of the caliper every time the brakes are pressed, she can feel it through the pedal too.

Any idea what is it? braking performance doesn't seem to be affected.

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Chris H
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:20 am

corrosion on the piston
huwwatkins
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:36 am

New caliper time then? Or is it worth getting them refurbed?
Chris H
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:55 am

might just be corrosion on the slider or the pads, have a look first!
huwwatkins
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:26 am

Yeah true, im sure i'll get round to it....with some degree of un-urgency Razz
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