EH / EJ

1962-1965 / Sedan / Australia

Critical Brakes

Brake Caliper Seizure (Disc Brake Cars)

Car pulls to one side under braking. One wheel is significantly hotter than the other after driving. Uneven pad wear.

The caliper slide pins or pistons seize from corrosion and lack of use. This is common on cars that sit for extended periods.

Remove, strip, clean, and rebuild the calipers.

Replace all rubber seals and slide pin boots.

New pistons may be needed if the bore is corroded.

Budget $200-400 per caliper for a rebuild.

Replace brake hoses at the same time, old rubber hoses can collapse internally, acting as a one-way valve.

Cost mentioned in fix

Budget $200-400 per caliper

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// More EH / EJ problems

Soft brake pedal, reduced braking power, brake fluid on the inside of the drums.

Oil drips from the bellhousing area. Oil accumulates on the underside of the engine and gearbox. Oil spots on the garage floor.

Blue smoke on startup that clears after 30-60 seconds. May also smoke on overrun (deceleration after highway driving).

Hard starting, rough idle, flat spots on acceleration, black smoke, poor fuel economy, fuel smell.

Temperature gauge rises in slow traffic, particularly on hot days. May push coolant out the overflow.

Misfiring, erratic idle, timing drift, poor fuel economy, hard starting.