matts_z28

Does anybody have a diagram or any tips how to take off the rear calipers so I can install new pads and rotors on the rear? Any help would be appreciated very much.

1msfyter

The rears are as easy as the fronts. 2 bolts hold the caliper in. You can remove top bolt only and tilt back to change pads. Or remove both and the rotor comes off.

matts_z28

I took the 2 bolts off but I could not get the caliper off the rotor. Do you have to compress the the pads in with a C-clam to get the caliper off the rotor? You would need a huge C clamp at least a 10 inch clamp.

CamaroBoy96Z28

With the C-Clamp, its a breeze. I did my rear pads and rotors within an hour by myself. That was about a week and a half after I did the C5 brake conversion on the front with no prior knowledge of brakes period. They're so easy to do. Just like what has been said, 2 bolts, c-clamp and remove caliper and rotor. Thats all there is to it.

matts_z28

Do you have to compress the pads to get it off the rotor? I could not take the caliper off the rotor after I took the 2 bolts off.

ishz28

Sometimes the calipers stick and are a bit*h to get off. When this happens to me, I take a 6 inch extension place it against the front of the caliper and tap on it with a hammer. Works every time, you will need to compress the piston back in with a brake tool or "C" clamp. Might have to tap it back on as well.

matts_z28

What size C clamp do I need to buy to do the rear disc brakes? That caliper is HUGE!!!

1msfyter

I use a 6" C clamp.

matts_z28

I can spin the rotor easy when I take the 2 bolts off that hold the caliper but I can't pull the caliper off the rotor. Is this normal when you change the pads? What do I have to do to get this caliper off the rotor? Do I need to pound the caliper off the rotor or what? I tried pushing in the piston with the old pads on but my c clamp is too small. The caliper is too big when it's attached to the rotor. Any suggestions would be a huge help. I NEED REAR BRAKES!!

ishz28

Tap on it with the hammer/extension from the front lip of the caliper. After you take the old pads out, push the piston back in with the C clamp. Also, try loosen the cap on the brake res. it might make pushing the piston back in easier.

LWillmann

I had to hit mine a few times with a rubber mallet to break the crust loose from where the bolts that hold the caliper go through. The caliper had sort-of rusted itself in place so to speak.

When you do get it off, I'd recommend leaving the inner pad on the caliper to help when you use the clamp to push the piston back in the caliper. It helps put even pressure and not get the piston crooked. Also, only have one caliper off at a time, as if both are off, pushing the piston back into one could cause it to push it out of the other one I think. Just crank that c-clamp slowly.

matts_z28

Is the calipers all the same 1993-2002? Or did they change it through the years?

ishz28

The rears are, just different mounting positions. 93-97 back of rotor, 98+ front of the rotor, otherwise the same. The fronts of course are very different.

matts_z28

Is there any brake and rotor install web sites for 1993-97

ishz28

do a search on this board, you should find a few!