Jamesvinar
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Is this what i need to get the piston back in.
http://m.autozone.com/test-scan-and...use-with-3-8-in-drive-tool/2363_0_0?location=
http://m.autozone.com/test-scan-and...use-with-3-8-in-drive-tool/2363_0_0?location=
Rear brake tool
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PalmettoMarkVIII
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It will work, but is a pain to use. See if you can borrow a better kit from them with their tool loaner program. One like this:
https://harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-11-pc-63264.html
This kit occasionally goes on sale for half price, if you want to buy one, and can wait for the sale. This type tool is much, much easier to use.
https://harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-11-pc-63264.html
This kit occasionally goes on sale for half price, if you want to buy one, and can wait for the sale. This type tool is much, much easier to use.
True!
tixer
Lincoln Evangelist
I've never used the cube, but I own that harbor freight kit. it's great. A++, would buy again, etc.
In a pinch, I have actually used a pair of long-nose pliers - opened most of the way, you can put the point of each "tip" into the two depressions of the piston, and twist the handles. You'll slip out frequently, and it will be a bit frustrating, but it'll get the job done.
In a pinch, I have actually used a pair of long-nose pliers - opened most of the way, you can put the point of each "tip" into the two depressions of the piston, and twist the handles. You'll slip out frequently, and it will be a bit frustrating, but it'll get the job done.
Jamesvinar
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Well turns out the calipers siezed!
Got a new one ordered but it looks like im gonna be carless for a week :/
Got a new one ordered but it looks like im gonna be carless for a week :/
Lvnmarks
quandoomniflunkusmoritati
Make sure to check and lube the slide pins on the bracket. I just had one on my 97 recently that was junk, lucky I had a spare bracket handy.
I'd get a good caliper compressor, I bought one of the high end ones and it gets allot of use.
Since you're swapping out the caliper it's a great time to flush the brake fluid and well, it's always something that get neglected.
I'd get a good caliper compressor, I bought one of the high end ones and it gets allot of use.
Since you're swapping out the caliper it's a great time to flush the brake fluid and well, it's always something that get neglected.
Jamesvinar
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Caliper came early so we threw it on and bled the brakes on the wheel. Wont stop all too good so onto the next wheels
Jamesvinar
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So what was kinda weird is that the cube wouldnt even fit in the original caliper, the indentations were spaced wayy too far out. The new one fit perfectly into it. Which is strange.
When i bled the brakes i ran out of new fluid but i still got a good amount of the nasty stuff out
When i bled the brakes i ran out of new fluid but i still got a good amount of the nasty stuff out