Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly
10-08-2002, 08:59 AM
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Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly
I am changing the rear brake pads on my 95 Del Sol and I cannot seem to force the piston back in far enough to straddle the calipers. Is there some type of procedure I am unaware of? I have done brakes on various cars, but I am new to Hondas. Any help?
10-08-2002, 09:03 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (Del Sol Man)
You need to 'screw in' the pistons on the rear calipers. Notice the 'T' patter on the piston. Just use a pry bar or a pair of needle nose pliers. You will know what I mean when you look at it.
There is a special tool that attaches to a 3/8" drive ratchet. It looks like a cube with bumps on it.
Good luck.
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There is a special tool that attaches to a 3/8" drive ratchet. It looks like a cube with bumps on it.
Good luck.
-kenji
10-08-2002, 10:01 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (kenji)
Thanks Kenji
I know what it looks like and will try it when I get home. I assume that I just line the groves with the "pin" on the pads. I'll let you know how it comes out.
I know what it looks like and will try it when I get home. I assume that I just line the groves with the "pin" on the pads. I'll let you know how it comes out.
10-09-2002, 06:58 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (kenji)
Hi Kenji
Thanks, it worked on one side. Now I have a problem because I somehow got the pads in and can't get them out. I jammed the sliding part forward trying to slip it off. Now I can't seem to move it at all. The hardware seems jammed against the piston side pad. Any ideas for me?
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Thanks, it worked on one side. Now I have a problem because I somehow got the pads in and can't get them out. I jammed the sliding part forward trying to slip it off. Now I can't seem to move it at all. The hardware seems jammed against the piston side pad. Any ideas for me?
Steve
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10-09-2002, 07:30 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (stevecockrill)
It's the "C" Bracket part. It seems like the spring hardware is jammed or something.
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10-09-2002, 07:35 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (Del Sol Man)
I suggest removing the entire C bracket thing with the pads installed. Just undo the 2 bolts for the caliper body and pull that out of the way. You may need to "encourage" it with a BFH. Then undo the 2 bolts for the "C" bracket part (I don't think you can pull it off without sliding the caliper out of the way.....**** and I just did this a couple of weeks ago!!). More encouragement from the BFH and you should be set. Then bang the pads out of the "C" bracket thing and retry.
HTH!
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HTH!
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10-09-2002, 07:41 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (stevecockrill)
The bolts on the "C" part have to be removed? Okay. I'll give it a shot when I get home. Working is really getting in the way. 
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10-09-2002, 08:10 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (Del Sol Man)
Yup, I think its number 50 in the pic, but there are two....one for each hole in the "C" bracket.
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10-10-2002, 07:43 PM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (stevecockrill)
Thanks for the help. Got it finished. 
The C bracket just swings out of the way.
Now that I am driving on it, what are the torque specs for the "C" bracket bolts and caliper bolts. I torqued them to 35 but anyone know?
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The C bracket just swings out of the way.Now that I am driving on it, what are the torque specs for the "C" bracket bolts and caliper bolts. I torqued them to 35 but anyone know?
Steve
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10-11-2002, 01:57 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (Del Sol Man)
I'll check later, but I believe its around 25 ft lbs......its in the Helms, but I am on my way out the door right now.....
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10-11-2002, 05:52 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (stevecockrill)
Ok. Torque specs. Bolt #50 in the above pic 28 ft lbs, bolt #47 gets 17 ft lbs. Rear caliper specs.....
HTH!
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HTH!
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10-11-2002, 12:57 PM
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Re: Brake Caliper won't return for reassembly (stevecockrill)
Thanks Steve
I will correct the torque over the weekend. Thanks for all your help. The diagram is great! I am going to use this forum more as my maintenance and repair needs increase. I am at about 85,000 miles now.
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I will correct the torque over the weekend. Thanks for all your help. The diagram is great! I am going to use this forum more as my maintenance and repair needs increase. I am at about 85,000 miles now.
Steve
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