02 1.7EL Brake Issues

[babzog]

Hey folks!

I have an '02 EL that's got some brake issues. The car had new brakes about a year ago - new discs and pads all round. In Mar, the car sat for a week and it seems that's pooched the rear brakes. I get an awful KLACK-KLACK noise from the rear brakes (esp R side) when I slow down (just a few kph) and both discs are rusted where the pad should scrub 'em clean. There's also a steering wheel vibration and a howl that comes from the rear when I hit the brakes at speed.

Looking for confirmation and advice, solicited or not, on how to proceed.

Figuring I need to replace the rear calipers and possibly/probably the front discs. I hope I can save the rears by just swapping the calipers. I was looking earlier today for caliper prices, but being as the car is a Canadian only model, parts are not as easily located. I did find a part earlier (rear calipers for about $65 ea. from autogiant.com, but the BBB ratings and user feedback for that supplier are less than desirable). PartSource and other suppliers in town want around $160 for each caliper.

Parts can be sourced from Canada or US - I'm close enough to the border that I do a lot of shopping trips in the US. Just concerned about getting quality parts from reputable dealers at good prices.

Also, this will be the first time I've replaced a braking system. Not really worried about it, but do want to do it with confidence and with understanding of what I'm doing. Advice on fixing rear disc brakes is therefore greatly appreciated!

Cheers!