rebuilding caliper need help

[destineal]

I'm trying to rebuild my caliper, but I can't get the piston back in. How am I suppose to apply even pressure with a c-clamp and brake pad? seems like everytime it starts out straight but ends up uneven and stuck. Help!

 

[JReichle1]

Just keep trying. Open the bleeder on the caliper so there is not as much fluid pressure working against you. If you need to go and buy a caliper piston compressor it will make it easier. Good luck, just try again and again untill it's fixed.

 

[mechanic mike]

Destineal, Be careful using a c-clamp you can crack and/or damage the backside of the caliper.Try Sears or your Autoparts store for a Disc Brake Pad Spreader along with a used Disc brake pad. Make sure you apply a very small amount of lube on the seal before pressing the piston back in

 

[bgibb68]

def agree with mech mike.....don't use c clamp....if ya gotta harbor freight go buy the disk brake kit....you'll need it to do rears if ya ever plan on learning how....and it's worth the 20-30 bucks imo

 

[destineal]

i rented a kit from auto zone wit no luck. disk brake spreader handle kept turning, but it wasn't turning the bolt to compress the piston. I'm supposed to have a temporary replacement at my house monday, but if I could find a caliper tomorrow I would get it. A lot has happened last week/this weekend and I have places I need to be.