Is my brake calliper seized?

[Cyder]

Car went in for a service the other day and one of the recommendations is that the rear discs and pads need changing as they are heavily worn. This is no problem as we will change the discs/pads this week.

However, they did mention the rear calliper could be corroded on the Driver Side but said they/we would have to check.

How can I tell this? Is it simply a case of seeing if the piston can be pushed back into the calliper and operates properly without binding?

I can do pads and discs, but am not very experienced when it comes to the calliper issues so any advice would be appreciated.

Car is an MG ZR 120 ('54)

[Aizle]

Did he suggest that the calliper was seized on?

If this is the case then you should be able to feel if the wheel itself was hot after a gentle drive.

[Cyder]

Not a hundred percent sure mate, the missus took the car and picked it up.

I've got it at work today so I'll check it when I get home this evening.

[Aizle]

I know MX5s have a tendency to get seized callipers, one wheel should be noticeably hotter as long as you've driven gently.

I can get calliper rebuild kits, would something similar be available?

Like this (for a 5)

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...

[Cyder]

Have emailed a few places asking for them but I can't seem to find any for the 120 online at the moment.

[Aizle]

Any luck with a hot wheel or a rebuild kit?

[Cyder]

Tried it coming home last night and it wasn't hot at all by the time i got home.

Found a kit on fleabay will have a go at brakes tomorrow and if necessary buy it then.

[bucksmanuk]

or these guys?
http://www.biggred.co.uk/