geting the 1LE calipers out
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geting the 1LE calipers out
Ok, I want to make shure I got this right before starting.
I would need 2 c-clamps right? & the pistons need to be pressed at the same time. after that take the pin out & the calipers sould come out. Right?
I would need 2 c-clamps right? & the pistons need to be pressed at the same time. after that take the pin out & the calipers sould come out. Right?
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Thats what I tried but the caliper is rock solid.
Any sugestions why this might be hapening, & can I use a screwdriver to pry it out without damaging the caliper & its components.
Any sugestions why this might be hapening, & can I use a screwdriver to pry it out without damaging the caliper & its components.
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... since you can't get to the pistons while the caliper is still mounted, just pull the caliper towards you to get the pistons into the caliper. This will also force brake fluid back into the master cyl, so make sure it's not full before you start. Once you've got a little slack in the piston to rotor contact, you can pull the pin to get the caliper off.
You can use a c clamp or some big adjustable pliers to compress the pistons when you're ready to put them back on.
You can use a c clamp or some big adjustable pliers to compress the pistons when you're ready to put them back on.
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Remove the E clip from the retaining pin and pull or lightly tap the pin out. Once you get the retaining pin out, the caliper will rotate upwards and out. It shouldn't take a LOT of agitation to get them off...take care not to damage them, they're not cheap. Don't worry about the pistons, they won't have any effect on the caliper coming off.
The pads also have pressure springs on them to maintain pressure on the retaining pin. These springs could hold up the caliper from coming off, just take your time and don't rush...that's how stuff gets broken.
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The pads also have pressure springs on them to maintain pressure on the retaining pin. These springs could hold up the caliper from coming off, just take your time and don't rush...that's how stuff gets broken.
Ed
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THEIR OUT!
It wasnt that hard. I gues I was being over-protective.
Didnt need to compress the pistons or nothing. Just a hard pull from the botom.
It wasnt that hard. I gues I was being over-protective.
Didnt need to compress the pistons or nothing. Just a hard pull from the botom.
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Don't be surprised if you have to compress the pistons to get the caliper back on though.
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