They stick because they aren't used much and get lots of road splash.

Rebuild, change the fluid every two years, and every oil change pull the pads and clean the crap out of the slot where they ride.

Peter

On Nov 14, 2011, at 6:49 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote:

Two questions about the rear brake calipers on w124's:
How do they work? Are there two opposing pistons? and
Why do they sieze so frequently?
I've had at least 3 pairs sieze now on 2 124's I've owned.  But don't
presently remember what is inside of them.
Ned Kleinhenz
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