changing pads on 84 rear disk brakes

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Jun 2, 2001 | 04:18 PM

Chris 84TA

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From: Poteau, OK, USA - Age: 44 - AKA 84TAVeRT

Car: 1984 Trans Am Convertible

Engine: 355

Transmission: WCT5

Axle/Gears: 3.73

changing pads on 84 rear disk brakes

I am having trouble on my 84 TA...

i am trying to get the rear pistons to compress and have had no luck...

how do i manage to get them back in... i got one of those universal caliper tools... but it didnt fit the 84 calipers...

so any help is appreciated...

thanks,
Chris

Jun 2, 2001 | 06:01 PM

Camaroman

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I used a C clamp when changing my pads

Jun 2, 2001 | 06:29 PM

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Don't use a C clamp on the rear calipers, they have screw type pistons and you'll destroy the threads. You have to screw the pistons back in (counter clockwise I think but I don't remember) while you push.

Jun 2, 2001 | 09:04 PM

Chris 84TA

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From: Poteau, OK, USA - Age: 44 - AKA 84TAVeRT

Car: 1984 Trans Am Convertible

Engine: 355

Transmission: WCT5

Axle/Gears: 3.73

got it...

i had to buy a new caliper... mine was missing a berring and was hanging up when you tried to turn it...

btw... there is a bolt on the back of the early rear disk calipers... if it is turned counter clockwise i think it will pull the piston in...