brake problems
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Intermediate
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From: San Jose California
brake problems
i just got my new ebc rotors and successfully put them on the front. I am in the process of doing the rear now but im stuck. The old brake pads were worn down all the way, so when i put the new ones on there is only a quarter of an inch gap between them preventing me from sliding it onto the rotor. I have removed the brake line to remove pressure and have used a wrench to open it up as much as possible. Does the emergency brake have somthing to do with it? im confused and irritated 
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the emergency brakes is the cable thingy. if the brake handle is released, all should be ok.
There is a tool that presses the piston all the way back, so you may want to invest the 7.00 or so for one.
There is a tool that presses the piston all the way back, so you may want to invest the 7.00 or so for one.
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Be sure you have opened the bleed screw to relieve the pressure as you push the piston back into the bore. Using a C-clamp works well along with a flat piece of wood. The piston has to flush in the bore to get your new pads to fit over the rotors.
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Intermediate
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From: San Jose California
dale 1990, as you press in the piston with a c clamp or wrench you will notice on the upper side there is a pin pushing the piston close to the rotor. there is a rubber seal around a grease joint that the emergency brake lever uses. holding the lever on is a little clip. remover the clip and the emergency brake lever comes off. you will then beable to press the piston in. if you are still confused i will take pictures for you, just pm me .
