Hi,
I've just replaced the front pads on my Mk5 Fiesta. On the O/S one the rubber dust seal had come unseated, exposing the chrome (which looked OK, especially after I gave it a clean). The piston wouldn't go back with hand pressure, but went back fairly easily with a G clamp. I removed the dust seal as it was buggered and wouldn't re-seat. However the brake is now binding, despite me pumping the piston out and pushing it back twice. So I'm thinking of a replacement caliper. Ford said "£150". I said "Ouch".
I don't suppose I'm missing some great easy fix? The first 5 breakers I've phoned don't have one. How much should I be looking at from a breaker? Do any other cars use the same caliper as the Mk5? (not vented)
Cheers for any help. Steve with smoking wheel...