[manox]

My p/s rer brake caliper has worn down the discs and pads and is making a horrid sound. At a guess I think it might be seized. Has anyone encountered this? Is it a case of replacing the whole unit, just the piston or can it be adjusted as it could just be rubbing? I'm a bit of a mechanical novice but want to do it myself, have a bit of experience so just wondering if it's a straight forward job. Any ideas?
Big thanks, andy

 

[Andy64]

Probably the metal backing plate on the pads where the friction material has worn away, get them changed. If the discs are badly worn, you'll need to replace them too. I changed all four discs and pads myself for around ?100, piece of cake

Brake Pads Link

Brake Discs Link - This is for a brake upgrade, but the removal of the discs is the same

 

[manox]

The pads are pretty much always rubbing. I've bought new discs and pads and will get a new fitting kit next week, just didn't want to put them on if the caliper is buggered. Be back to square one again then. Cheers