My '99 Outback sedan just seized the front passenger caliper lower pot. This can happen, usually because of corrosion under the seal. I can assure you that this had nothing to do with degradation of the brake hoses, since the caliper pot was still unable to be moved after it was removed from the brake line. I did the repair on my own and it still ran me about $200 in parts.
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Originally Posted by Oquipah
Name: Aristides Otero
Make: 1998 Legacy GT Sedan
Mileage: 80,600 (60K at time of warranty denial)
Time Out Of Use: 2 days+
Problem And Likely Cause: Front Driver's side brake caliper seized.
Cause- Unknown
Modifications: none
Submitted For Warranty Work (Yes/No): Yes
Reason Given For Denial: "normal wear and tear"
Your Story: Has anyone else ever had this happen on ANY make of car? $800+ for the repair (new caliper, front rotors and pads). Rotors were in good condition prior to seize.
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