Caliper removal instructions
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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Re: Caliper removal instructions (ACCURATE)
There isn't any real tricks to removing the calipers. The bolts you need to remove will be obvious once you get the wheels off. They will be on tight however, so make sure you have a nice long wrench handle. Be usre to have safety wire or something handy to tie the calipers to a suspension piece so they are not hanging by the brake lines as you are doing other work (like detaching them from the brake lines--also, if you are removing the lines, pump the brakes with the engine off until the pedal becomes hard. This removes the hydraulic pressure in the line).
I think there are bleeding instructions in tech tips. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Good luck!
I think there are bleeding instructions in tech tips. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Good luck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Wilmington DE
Re: Caliper removal instructions (ACCURATE)
Joe:
There are 2 bolts holding each calaper to its bracket. You will need a thin 5/8 open end wrench to hold the slide pin from rotating and a 15 mm box or open end rench to loosen the bolts. I suggest that you use a small amount of lock-tite on the bolts before replacing them.
Before you are able to remove the calapers, you should compress the outer pad toward the back side of the calaper. This can be done with a large "C" clamp. This action will compress the piston back into the calaper and provide the clearance to remove the calaper. If you have any problems give me a holler. I've done this so many times, I think I could do it blindfolded. :D
There are 2 bolts holding each calaper to its bracket. You will need a thin 5/8 open end wrench to hold the slide pin from rotating and a 15 mm box or open end rench to loosen the bolts. I suggest that you use a small amount of lock-tite on the bolts before replacing them.
Before you are able to remove the calapers, you should compress the outer pad toward the back side of the calaper. This can be done with a large "C" clamp. This action will compress the piston back into the calaper and provide the clearance to remove the calaper. If you have any problems give me a holler. I've done this so many times, I think I could do it blindfolded. :D
