Help getting my calipers off? :) - Sorted!
Help getting my calipers off? :) - Sorted!
A link to the how-to would be fantastic, I've been browsing all morning..
The wheels off, just can't remember how to remove the calipers!
Thanks
Jay
The wheels off, just can't remember how to remove the calipers!
Thanks
Jay
Last edited by DC 12v on Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:54 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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DC 12v
To remove them complete, you need the remove the two bolts that go into the hub, they are 17mm iirc. to split them (to change pads etc) you need to pop out the plastic caps and use a hex key, which i think is either 7 or 9 mm.
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I've managed without it so far! 
bit harsh
i bought one the other day you would not believe the amount of info you get out of it.
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What a complete fail tonight!!
Got the caliper off after 2 hours of searching for a size 10 alan key - Great.
Changed the disk - Fantastic.
Now when changing disks, I remembered someone telling me the blocks have to be changed also, no matter how good a condition they look to be in as they are most likely out of shape after warped disks.
I remembered this after removing the whole caliper, and couldn't put the caliper back onto the new disk as there was no room! - Tried pushing them apart to no avail..
It continues...
Looking for a 7mm, there most certainly is not one here... so I go off to the old dear next door who I was certain had a full alan set.
No 7mm there either!
Back home, I grab an 8mm and a grinder.. whoops, over ground it.
Before hanging myself on the conveniently placed rope I decided I'd call it a night and get everything sorted tomorrow..
Popped out one of the blocks and refitted the caliper loosely, then bolted the wheel on and let the jack down..
And what have I accomplished?
A sign that made everyone laugh when they saw it....
This is why I don't dare to tackle an engine issue
Got the caliper off after 2 hours of searching for a size 10 alan key - Great.
Changed the disk - Fantastic.
Now when changing disks, I remembered someone telling me the blocks have to be changed also, no matter how good a condition they look to be in as they are most likely out of shape after warped disks.
I remembered this after removing the whole caliper, and couldn't put the caliper back onto the new disk as there was no room! - Tried pushing them apart to no avail..
It continues...
Looking for a 7mm, there most certainly is not one here... so I go off to the old dear next door who I was certain had a full alan set.
No 7mm there either!
Back home, I grab an 8mm and a grinder.. whoops, over ground it.
Before hanging myself on the conveniently placed rope I decided I'd call it a night and get everything sorted tomorrow..
Popped out one of the blocks and refitted the caliper loosely, then bolted the wheel on and let the jack down..
And what have I accomplished?
A sign that made everyone laugh when they saw it....
This is why I don't dare to tackle an engine issue
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DC 12v
first rule...make sure you have the right tools for the job before starting
as for the new pads you should always fit new pads with new disc's, to get the piston back in the calliper, fit the old pad to the outside, refit the carrier ..then use a bar to push the piston back ..or use a large clamp if you have one (can do that without fitting the calliper back on)
as for the new pads you should always fit new pads with new disc's, to get the piston back in the calliper, fit the old pad to the outside, refit the carrier ..then use a bar to push the piston back ..or use a large clamp if you have one (can do that without fitting the calliper back on)
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