Question 1: What does it mean by until it stops.... does that mean until the piston doesn't appear to retract back any further or I can't turn counterclockwise any further? Cause I can still turn and it does nothing.
The allen adjuster should tighten up when it pushes the pads till they hit the rotor,... If it doesn't tighten, the internals of the rebuilt caliper are screwed up,... My guess is that the internals aren't being replaced at the rebuild "factories" and they may not even know how to tell if they're worn or even test them,...
Did a test run.... now brake petal hits the floor before stopping... ebrake barely stops car.
You probably have some air left in the system or the calipers are so crapped out that your brake pedal is a sponge.
I remember North42 had to replace his brand new (rebuilt) caliper for the same reason.
,... and the E-brake on my car doesn't work any better than dragging my foot out the door when it's moving but it does hold me on a hill,... (I have new E-brake cables to install that may help a lot)
I have a 3d caliper coming in just in case tomorrow, but wanted to her some thoughts on my issue....
You will need that 3rd caliper ,... get ready to test that allen screw right in front of the sales clerk and don't leave the store till you get one that has an allen scew that does stop turning,... he may have to bring a few to the counter to find one that works,... we need better quality control for our rebuilds,... have the wrench and allen key with you,...
P.S.,... I'd be a little more that pissed at the company who rebuilt your caliper (or the parts store,..),... that cost you pads, brake line and maybe a caliper too,...