brake help..please
#1
brake help..please
Ok folks.
I am in the middle of changing the front brake pads and with the new pads on, I cannot get enough clearance to clear the spacers on the end of the caliper bolts (approx 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch).
The piston caliper is colapsed completely.
Edit: this is the only thing I can think of...however it will not colapse any further and appears completely flush with the bracket.
I remember this issue on my 91, however can't remember for the life of me how I finally corrected it.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I am in the middle of changing the front brake pads and with the new pads on, I cannot get enough clearance to clear the spacers on the end of the caliper bolts (approx 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch).
The piston caliper is colapsed completely.
Edit: this is the only thing I can think of...however it will not colapse any further and appears completely flush with the bracket.
I remember this issue on my 91, however can't remember for the life of me how I finally corrected it.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by jutt26; 05-28-2006 at 12:58 PM.
#4
Re: brake help..please
crack open the bleeder to see if the piston will compress a little more
if it does, your brake hose is clogged, time for a new one
if the piston surface is perfectly flat with the caliper body then dont waste your time opening the bleeder, i would say check the parts at the parts store, bring your pads in and ask to see a second set of pads, compare thickness
if it does, your brake hose is clogged, time for a new one
if the piston surface is perfectly flat with the caliper body then dont waste your time opening the bleeder, i would say check the parts at the parts store, bring your pads in and ask to see a second set of pads, compare thickness
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