Troubleshooting Disc Brake Slow Brake Release
Updated 03/14/2019 | Published 03/13/2019
Question:
I HAVE A ISSUE WITH A SLOW RELEASE ON MY DISC BRAKES AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL I HAVE CHANGED ALL LINES BLED THE SYSTEM AND STILL SAME THING IS THERE ANYWAY YOU MAY KNOW WHATS CAUSING THE SLOW RELEASE THE PUMP IS PUMPING STRONG
asked by: GYDARLYE M
Expert Reply:
It sounds like the issue with slow release could be in the pistons or pins of your brake calipers. I recommend using the brake caliper lubricant or grease like the Loctite # LT40300 which is a thick lube that won't leak or drip. Make sure you don't get it on your brake pads or rotors, but the caliper pins and sides of the pistons that press the back of the inner brake pad can greatly benefit from that ease of movement. You will need to get between the rubber boot and the piston. The pins hold the pads in place so that is the most common issue with brake noise where not releasing more quickly is most likely at the piston.
I've linked the page to our disc brakes and caliper parts to assist.
