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TheDuke
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APR 18, 01:45 PM
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86 2.5 SE 5 Speed
i am trying to put brakes on but calipers wont compress enough to fit new pads over rotor
i got them to break loose and spin out but will not spin in enough
i tried to read ogres cave on the subject but (and im sorry) there is too much info and is confusing in that it sometimes seems to contradict itself
anyone want to shed some light on this or how they got it fixed?
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olejoedad
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APR 18, 03:41 PM
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The rear calipers do not just "press in".
Ogres Cave has good info.
If you don't mind losing the parking brake, just put front calipers on the rear....[This message has been edited by olejoedad (edited 04-18-2020).]
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TheDuke
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APR 18, 05:07 PM
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the ogre say NOT to screw them to press them and then desribes how to do what he said dont do i just reread it
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theogre
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APR 18, 06:58 PM
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Removing the EB level then follow cave like Clamp Method notes is hard to understand?
Should be able to press in w/o much effort when you follow directions unless you have bad piston or screw is major F'd.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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TheDuke
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APR 18, 11:44 PM
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If I have to crack the seal on the break line and then bleed it I have a parts car sitting right here
there is no rear cradle but there is a set of front breaks i can put on it and do away with the EB until i can rebuild them
though i don't remember any kits having anything to fix the ebrake or screw piston
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TheDuke
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APR 20, 11:32 AM
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can anyone tell me if there is a reason for the allen bolts that hold the calipers on the rear brakes to be different sizes?
the drivers side rear brake allen bolt is a 5/16 and the passengers is 1/4
is it just my car or is there a reason that i'm missing
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theogre
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APR 20, 06:49 PM
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OE Sliders are standard Torx Heads w/ most are T50. Likely have aftermarket sliders and that can be any head design.
Check actual head is Allen or whatever heads... Sometimes Allen wrench fits Txx heads but can/will fail and wreck tool and/or slider.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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TheDuke
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APR 20, 08:21 PM
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funny you say that because the donor car did have torx 50"s now ill have 4 different sizes on this car
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Dennis LaGrua
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APR 22, 04:28 PM
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Remove the ebrake cable then the nut holding the eBrake lever on the back of the caliper. Note position. Open bleeder nut 1/2 turn. Turn the shaft to withdraw the piston into the caliper. From memory counter clockwise on Rt Rr and clockwise on Rr Lf. Close bleeder screw. After new pads are installed , replace lever making sure that the seal ring is around the caliper screw and that it is in the right position. Bleed brakes. ------------------
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