🚗 Classic Fault — Honda (1993–2001)
DC2 front brake caliper sticking — one piston
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $150 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Caliper piston tool, brake tools
📋 Overview
Front brake caliper pistons seize in their bores, causing uneven braking and rapid pad wear on one side.
🩺 Symptoms
- Car pulls to one side under braking
- one front wheel warm after driving
- rapid pad wear on one side
🔍 Possible Causes
- Seized caliper piston
- collapsed brake hose (collapses internally)
- corroded caliper slides
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
After driving, compare heat of front wheels — seized caliper side will be very hot. Check hose flexibility
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Caliper rebuild or replacement plus hose replacement
86% of users confirm this fix worked (27 reports)
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