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I Need 2 Rear Brake Calipers

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Posted by: mespock

Yesterday while I was changing my rotors on my 1993 Mark VIII I discovered that my rear calipers need to be replaced.

When I took off the Driver's side rear caliper I could not compress the caliper to place it back on the new pads and rotor. I didn't even try the passenger side. Fronts were no problem at all.

After a taking off the caliper and trying to compress it in a vise I could not get it to budge. Totally seize up!

Where is a good place to get an affordable set of calipers. I'll be calling Maxx tomorrow to see what he would charge. If anyone has a good place to order calipers please list.

I've been told not to use used calipers. Let me know if this is true.

Posted by: driller

Ummmm... they don't compress, they rotate.

Posted by: Jibit

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Originally Posted by driller

Ummmm... they don't compress, they rotate.

There's a special tool for it. I recommend removing the caliper to do it to make it easier. You can get the tool from any car parts place.

Posted by: mespock

Ok that might explain it. My bad!! Still a rookie here but getting better.

Posted by: Jibit

Damn newbies!

Posted by: Moes8

dont bother with any other kind of tool ,get this kind,no matter what brand.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732

i can change rear pads in about 4-5 minutes per side with a nice easy to hold/handle tool like this.

you wont regret it!

Posted by: Grifter

i agree.. i tried with that stupid cube thing they sell at parts stores.. its worthless!
next time i do pads, i will buy that set..

Posted by: PioneerCrazed

That's the same kit I used, I couldn't even imagine using something different. For some reason I'm thinking that they need to be turned counter-clockwise to retract, anyone confirm this?

Posted by: mespock

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jibit

Damn newbies!

Be nice Dave or I will not tell the area farmers to let there sheep out on the 14th. LOL

Posted by: Moes8

Quote:

Originally Posted by PioneerCrazed

That's the same kit I used, I couldn't even imagine using something different. For some reason I'm thinking that they need to be turned counter-clockwise to retract, anyone confirm this?

no,its clockwise for retraction,

Posted by: mespock

Thanks, all even you Dave LOL. Just ordered a set of wrenches.

Posted by: pepperman

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Originally Posted by mespock

Be nice Dave or I will not tell the area farmers to let there sheep out on the 14th. LOL

From goats to sheep, which is it Dave LOL.

Posted by: Gruuvin8

I didn't need any special tools. pb blaster and a hammer made short work of it for me.

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