Brake Piston
08-03-2009, 01:53 AM
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Brake Piston
My brother has an 86 TA with four wheel disk brakes. Is there some trick to bottoming out the pistons? We spent a good amount time of trying, but to no avail. Do I need to do anything with the handbrake mechanism? The brakes worked just fine before, so I don't think the calipers are bad or seized...
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08-03-2009, 05:59 AM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: LQ9/L92
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: Brake Piston
if you're refering to the rears, they need to be spun in. there should be a giant cross pattern in the piston; grab yourself a universal tool from your local part store (looks like a cube with little pins all over it) and spin away
fronts, just an old pad and a c-clamp
fronts, just an old pad and a c-clamp
08-03-2009, 01:43 PM
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Car: 85' Trans Am !best car ever!
Engine: 305tpi 215hp LB9 two bolt,
Transmission: th-700r4
Axle/Gears: stock (3.27)
Re: Brake Piston
i recommend the cube.. you can put a ratchet of them.and use the disc brake quiet stuff, and becareful with the antirattle springs
08-03-2009, 03:47 PM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: LQ9/L92
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Re: Brake Piston
exactly what I was referring to. I know I bought one of these specifically for this purpose on my 89 and sold the car before I got a chance to do the job. Now if only I could ever keep my tools in the box, I wouldn't have to buy them a second or third time.....
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