Need rear caliper help ASAP!!!

[04SSHD]

Hey guys I did my rear spring conversion tonight and figured while the rear wheels are off I might as well put on the new rotors and pads I have had sitting here for a few months. I took the old rotor off and removed the caliper, I tried to reset the caliper and was unsuccessfull. I can't get the new pads and rotor on and now I can not even get the old pads and rotor on. Is there a trick to resetting the rear calipers??? I see the E-Brake spring, do I need to do something to that to release the caliper piston? I am in a bind and I need to leave soon and can not get the car back together to drive. Please help!

 

[vr4]

the rear caliper piston twists in. you need a tool to get it in.


http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1682&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[torquemonkey]

If you can't get a hold of the better made Snap-on, this will work in a pinch;
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40732

I have heard of a few fellas using a good set of needle nose pliers to spin/twist the piston back in. That would be quite a work out with the caliper still on the car.

 

[04SSHD]

so I other words I am not going anywhere tonight... No body is open near me where I can buy that tool... fawk.

 

[torquemonkey]

Do you have a 24/7 auto zone or checker nearby? The wharehouses here in PHX are open all the time and they may have a cheapy tool that may get you going. As a last resort, try the business end of a pair of needle nose pliers and try not to stab yourself in the hand to much. Push down hard and turn.

 

[kedaigle]

You could also use a pair of channel locks. I've read this in a post. You need to push back the rubber seal to keep it safe. Then grip the piston around the metal edge and twist it clock-wise to make it go back in. Remember to open the the brake fluid reservoir lid. AutoZone sells an $8 tool to do this job, but you'll have to file the pegs in order to make it work. You use a short extention and a 3/8 inch ratchet with it.

 

[JMiles_T]

so I other words I am not going anywhere tonight... No body is open near me where I can buy that tool... fawk.

It's nice to have, but not necessary.

Bolt the caliper back on without the rotor on the hub, then use long-nose pliers to rotate the piston.

 

[PioneerCrazed]

Here is by far the easiest/cheapest way to deal with the rear calipers...

Much better with the c-clamp holding it down then just trying to turn it with a ratchet and extension.

http://www.markviii.org/htdocs/dc/d...pic&forum=20&topic_id=4566&mesg_id=4566&page=

 

[poniesviii]

You could also use a pair of channel locks. I've read this in a post. You need to push back the rubber seal to keep it safe. Then grip the piston around the metal edge and twist it clock-wise to make it go back in. Remember to open the the brake fluid reservoir lid. AutoZone sells an $8 tool to do this job, but you'll have to file the pegs in order to make it work. You use a short extention and a 3/8 inch ratchet with it.

Autozone's doesn't fit, like you said you had to file the pegs.......

But, Oreilley's cube tool fits perfect.

Looks the same, but isn't.

 

[04SSHD]

Thanks guys, I did it last night with channel locks. After a burned arm, blistered and cut hand, I managed to get it done. But unfortuneatly it was too late at that point to go and meet up with the people I was supposed to meet up with. I appreciate the quick replies!