Caliper Pin Won't Insert
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From: Tucson AZ
Caliper Pin Won't Insert
The caliper pin on the right front of my '92 came up missing after a hard stop. I replaced the caliper bracket on that side and now can't get the pin to go through the channel. The backing plates for the pads block the path. Is there a trick to this?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Cincinnati Oh
I had the same problem - but only on one side of my J55 brakes...
I used a C-clamp to pull the caliper up to the bracket - just make sure nothing is binding and that the pads are in the right way, etc.... Then give it a nudge.
I used a C-clamp to pull the caliper up to the bracket - just make sure nothing is binding and that the pads are in the right way, etc.... Then give it a nudge.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Castro Valley CA
I have had this hapeen often. Just as Ramenstud said, push the pads to gain clearance(I use a hammer and chisel on the backing plate) and nugde the pin in(I use brake grease on the pin and a hammer) and in she goes.
