Front caliper sticking

[Massive Lee]

Do you think sliding pin seizing can be attributed to heat shields at all?

No. But pins shall be greased regularly, especially on a car that sees high brake temps from the track use.

Lithium or copper grease work well.

Lee

[Hick]

check for binding on the caliper carrier. the pad was most likely bound, or turned, in the carrier.

ive seen cars in the past [not e30s yet] bend the backing plate like a pretzel because of binding

[JGood]

check for binding on the caliper carrier. the pad was most likely bound, or turned, in the carrier.

ive seen cars in the past [not e30s yet] bend the backing plate like a pretzel because of binding

Thanks, I'll check that out. I think I would have seen some noticeable scoring when I pulled the pad, but I'll take a look anyway.

[ITAracer]

i always get the calipers mixed up. how was the out side pad because if that pad bound up then more force would go in to the inner pad