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89cordlx
02-04-2004, 04:02 PM
ok, the piston is out and it won't go in. I have pushed it and what all but it won't move. Because it is out I can't put the caliper back on it's bracket loaded with pads. here is my cardomain with some Pics (http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500796/6) thats the piston out, not in!
nswst8
02-04-2004, 04:13 PM
Have you tried the C-clamp method. Take an old disc pad flip it over so that braking material is facing the piston and apply the C-clamp to push it back in.
If this doesn't work then you will have toopen the bleeder screw and push it in that way, but then make sure you bleed the air out.
If it still doesn't move back into the caliper then the caliper is defective something is blocking the piston from going back into the caliper,
Hope this helps, LOL
Phil :cheers:
89cordlx
02-04-2004, 04:21 PM
Justin gave me the same advice.... I just need to get a clamp now!
nswst8
02-04-2004, 04:26 PM
Only like $7-8 at any auto store.
Remember that you "DON'T" need to open the bleed screw if you're using the clamp, the clamp will push the excess fluid back into the resevoir. This way you don't have to bleed the brakes.
Phil :cheers:
k-roy
02-04-2004, 04:55 PM
I always use a bench clamp to compress the piston, be sure that the bleed valve is removed or it will pop right back out. A ghetto way to do it is to use a hammer and a block of wood.
89cordlx
02-04-2004, 05:46 PM
I got it, the 6" clamp worked very nicely. thanks!
nswst8
02-04-2004, 06:46 PM
Glad to be able to lend a hand.
Phil :cheers:
89cordlx
02-05-2004, 06:37 AM
well, since I had to quit yesterday because it got to dark out, I am doing the passenger side now. And I can't get those screws that hold the rotor to the hub or whatever off. Any suggestions?
89cordlx
02-05-2004, 07:14 AM
Sabz, thanks for the help. A BIGGG philips screw driver does the trick, it just takes alot of effort (and maybe a propane torch and PB Blaster)
Blkblurr
02-05-2004, 12:23 PM
Why are you taking the rotor off. Are you having them turned?
89cordlx
02-05-2004, 10:23 PM
I replaced with all new parts. I have no clue how old these things were, and if you look on my cardomain page you see how badly rusted the rotors were. They were only $18 a peice from Autozone.
89cordlx
02-05-2004, 10:43 PM
hey you live in ohio, and not to far from me!!! We should have a meet in spring!