Date: 20 Nov 1998 00:26:04 GMT From: "C. Daly" <conor_dalynopsamie> Subject: Re: HELP ME! (calipbers sp?)
You may have problems now! If the piston is far enough out of the caliper and there is hydraulic fluid leaking, you will need to remove, strip and clean (very thoroughly) the caliper and piston. Check carefully for damage to the piston seals etc. You don't say which model / year the car is, but if it is the rear handbrake type, you need to use the allen key to retract the piston and then on refitting, you use the allen key to adjust the handbrake as follows: 1. Fit the new brake pads. 2. Use the allen key to tighten the pads onto the disc until the disc is locked and won't turn. 3. Back off the allen key until the disc just turns freely. This should be done with the handbrake off and will set up the brakes nicely. If you find a fluid leak (ie. wet caliper) you will need to bleed the braking system. I don't remember the details, but if you have ABS, the rear brakes are controlled via a fluid pump instead of just pedal pressure so the engine needs to be running to do the brake bleed. If you're not sure, get a mechanic or a manual. Since you say the piston may have come out of the caliper, I'ld suggest you have it professionally checked. It doesn't do to mess with your braking. Enjoy! Conor Daly conor_daly_DELETE_THISnopsamail.com Trevor De Lew <tdelewnopsams.com> wrote in article <703jef$dkl$1nopsammn.news.rcn.net>... > I think I remember a small allen key that had to be loosened inside of the > caliper housing (3mm or something) before I could get the piston to retract. > > good luck > toastynopsam.vipmail.com wrote in message > <3623d8d4.242687342nopsam.ime.net>... > >err, i was replacing my rear brake pads today, and i could not get one > >caliper back on the rotor with the new pads because the hydrolic part > >was not retracted all the way. i turned on the car to try to see if i > >had put any pressure in them that the car would take out after being > >started, but i hit the brake and now the hydrolic part on the caiper > >is out all the way against the side and i don't know how to get it > >back in. please help, this really sucks, replacing the brake pads is > >a pain enough. Thanks, > > > >-Chris > > > > >
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