Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bushings (per bushing, NOT the kit) - available separately without having to buy the $40+ "195" kit. You need to replace your brake caliper guide bushings because rubber naturally degrades, hardens, and swells over time due to extreme heat cycles, road grime, and harsh weather. Because these bushings are the only thing keeping your floating brake calipers straight, worn-out rubber leads to immediate performance and safety issues. (2289)
Signs Your Bushings Need Replacing
- Sticky or Seized Calipers: When the rubber dry-rots or tears, moisture gets inside. This causes the metal sliding pins to rust and lock up, preventing the caliper from smoothly clamping or releasing.
- Uneven Brake Pad Wear: If the rubber softens or stretches, the caliper twists slightly under braking pressure. Your pads will wear down at a harsh angle (tapered wear), destroying them prematurely.
- Spongy Pedal Feel: Slushy, worn rubber allows the caliper body to flex and deflect instead of forcing all hydraulic pressure directly into the brake pads.
- Brake Drag and Overheating: If a degraded bushing prevents the caliper from sliding back to its rest position, the brake pads will constantly rub against the spinning rotor, creating excessive heat, a burning smell, and reduced fuel economy.
- Clunking or Rattling Noises: Dry, shrunk rubber loses its damping ability, allowing the heavy metal caliper to rattle loosely against the carrier bracket over road bumps.
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