djpete

Hi guys,

I need your help. I have been struggling with my rear disc brakes for a while now. Every time i need a new set, and im ready to install they won't fit. once i slide the caliper back on they lock and disc will not turn. i have gone to the auto part store many times to make sure i got the right ones, and everything is good.

What is the problem? why do they feel lock when i put the caliper back on??

Thanks!!

hatchdrvr

Did you screw the piston back into the caliper before putting the new pads in?

Kevs02Accord

+1

djpete

sorry about the delay guys!!

Yes i screwed the piston into the caliper, but caliper still goes on tight when trying to slide it back on.

Any ideas?

holmesnmanny

sometimes u just have to muscle it on dunno why.

Just tap it with something.

redbull-1

Check that the piston is turned backed and properly aligned with the brake pad tab, the piston should be turned so that it looks like a " + " around the center points of the caliper, which should then align with the tab near the center top of the brake pad.

Then after that sometimes you have to slightly push the slide pin in a little so the caliper can slide on.

redbull-1

Also, for the rear brakes, make sure the wear indicator on the inner pad is at the bottom.

djpete

Ok...thanks!!

I will try that tomorrow morning...thanks for you help guys. I will get back with you if i still can't get them on.