Recent content by ESProtege02

wow this is quite a thread! Seems like everything is common problem. I too had one of the hex screws siezed up and had to replace the caliper. I replaced both rear calipers just to be on the safe side. I put new pads in and had just enough room to slide the caliper and pads onto the rotor...

That's what I was afraid of. I soaked it with penetrant and let it sit overnight and all I can manage is that 1/2 turn. It just won't move anymore. I haven't even attempted the drivers side yet but I assume it's the same issue. I should probably just replace them both while I'm at it anyway...

I'll have to give that a try. I'll soak it with penetrant and see if that will work. If not, I'm guessing I'll have to replace the caliper.

I haven't tried compressing the system. I'm afraid to do anything more until I know for sure whats going on. I don't want to start cranking on stuff and break it if it's not already broken. I unscrewed the adj screw and it came loose and turns maybe 1/2-1 full turn but then acts like it's...

I read up on the rear caliper before tackling the job. So I took off the 14mm bolt that's just a cap for that hex screw adjuster for the piston. Well I got the hex screw to come loose and it unscrewed maybe a half turn and that's it. But now I can just move the screw back and forth, it won't...