Calibers Rusted Shut
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Calibers Rusted Shut
Im new with working on cars and my front caliber is rusted like crazy. I unbolted it but i can figure out why it wont come of. Im not sure if its rusted on or that theres some other bolt that i missed. If anyone knows or has an idea what is wrong please help.
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First, it's caliPer.
Second, did you press the brake pad in? You need to open the bleeder valve and force the brake pads into the caliper. Then take it off.
Second, did you press the brake pad in? You need to open the bleeder valve and force the brake pads into the caliper. Then take it off.
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The caliper has two bolts which I assume you removed. The brake pad is probably too tight against the rotor. Take a BIG c-clamp, one end against the outer pad and the other against the back side of the caliper, and try to push the piston back into its bore. It won't take more than a little movement to free up.
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Ok. Which valve is the bleeder valve? The bolt on the top of the back of the caliper or the bottom? Or is it another one? Those are the only other two I saw.
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The one on the top opposite where the brake hose attaches. It looks more like a little fitting, usually with a rubber cap protecting it.
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