Rear Brakes Siezed

[Smo]

I have been trying to swap the rear pads and discs, and have now tracked down the source of my frustration to siezed slider pins.:(

The upper slider pin on both sides is totally seized in the caliper bracket.

As both sides are exactly the same, I am guessing this is a common problem.
Is there a well known fix for this? or failing that is there somewhere well known that I can buy replacement caliper brackets and pins?

[olds_kool]

had the same problem with one of mine, little rubber boot split allowing water in and it rusted solid, managed to free it with a big hammer and plenty of wd-40
then removed rust with wire wool added plenty of grease and a new boot
works fine now!

[Smo]

OK, wire wool not now an option - one slider pin sheared off. one bracket can only be removed from the car with a grinder.

I guess the local Audi dealer is now going to fleece me for a few hundred for a couple of brackets, pins and countless 'use once' bolts :aargh4:

[gjm123]

OK, wire wool not now an option - one slider pin sheared off. one bracket can only be removed from the car with a grinder.

I guess the local Audi dealer is now going to fleece me for a few hundred for a couple of brackets, pins and countless 'use once' bolts :aargh4:

Check eBay. I know it''s a cliche, but there are cheap parts to be had.

[solorider]

mine were seized as well,i managed to get one out but i managed to bend it slightly,i managed to get it straightish but i need new pins which you cannot buy seperatly.my slider boots are in good condition.