That is quite a lot of new hardware! What could possibly have happened to the car's brakes during the first 17,000 miles of it's life to warrant all of that? (Unless it was me!)

Thanks for the information everyone.

I tried my best to free the stuck pin with penetrating oil and channel locks to no avail. I have since ordered a new caliper bracket, pins, boots and some of that ceramic based brake lubricant from Rock Auto.

I will replace the passenger side bracket and re-lubricate the drivers side pins.

Hopefully I don't have to take RonJ's advice.

Unfortunately it will take about ten days for the parts to get here. (I live in Germany) And I will have to drive the car as-is. The new pads and rotors still look okay, I hope they last until the parts arrive.

 

I recommended replacing the pads and rotors again based on your comments here^ suggesting that they may have again been damaged/warped by the stuck caliper pins.

If you decide not to replace the calipers, then at least flush out the brake hydraulic system and check for any clogged lines/hoses with restricted flow of fluid. The latter can also cause brakes to lock up.

 

Okay, I finally received all of the parts.

Upon insertion of the pins into the bracket, one of the rubber boots split like a banana! (Not all the way down, but the tear is through the retaining collar at the top and very noticeable)

WTF? All parts were new and lubed with the proper lubricant.

Is it a waste of time to install the new bracket with a torn boot? (I guess I'll order another set... another 10 days) This is ridiculous.

 

You might be able to get a boot at your local autozone. It might be generic enough. Failing that, I can't see a boot costing too much at the dealership.

 

you should definitely replace the torn boot but you could throw it all together for now and run it for ten days, just re-grease it when you replace the boot.

advance auto parts always surprises me with what they stock.. This spring I hit them up for a set of boots for my Ranger's calipers.

 

I re-used one of the old boots from the one free pin on the old bracket. I have not decelerated from high speed yet to check what it sounds like, hopefully the issue is resolved now.

I also relubed the other side.