What causes the brake caliper not to retract?

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CarterFitz
07/30/25 10:19am
The brake caliper not retracting could be due to not changing the brake fluid for a long time, causing internal rust in the brake caliper, or poor precision of the caliper leading to insufficient piston retraction. It might also be caused by a blockage in the brake caliper pipeline, requiring replacement of the brake fluid or related components. Dirt causing sticking: Check if the piston in the brake caliper is sticking due to dirt. Another possibility is that the guide pipe fixing the brake caliper is stuck, preventing the caliper from retracting. In this case, remove the brake caliper and polish it with fine sandpaper. Internal rust in the brake caliper: Not changing the brake fluid for a long time can cause internal rust in the brake caliper. Apply grease to the outside of the fixing screws of the brake caliper and suspension, then reassemble and polish with fine sandpaper. Poor precision of brake pads: If the brake pads have poor precision or are too thick, the piston may not retract fully. Before replacing the caliper, disassemble the new caliper completely, clean off the protective oil applied before leaving the factory with carburetor cleaner, and then apply medical Vaseline to the entire caliper cavity and piston before reassembling.
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