kahoots said:hey how would i be able to push the caliper back to its original position so i can fit my breaks pads inside. Whats the easiest way to do it since i dont have much tools with me. thanks
I always use a C clamp, you could probably do it by hand but its going to be a little tougher.kahoots said:hey how would i be able to push the caliper back to its original position so i can fit my breaks pads inside. Whats the easiest way to do it since i dont have much tools with me. thanks
I use a C clamp, works on all cars I have owned ( from A to T) unless you have to rotate the piston like the SER rears. Of course you are careful not to use excessive force, the piston will slide back easily,scooterbob said:The easiest way I've found is to buy the correct tool for the job. The tool only costs about 8 or 9 bucks and is good for lots of cars, not just Nissans. Here's the link of the tool I have that you can pick up at almost any auto parts store. (it's the first tool in the list) http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbrak07.html I find this tool is easiest to use if you leave one of the old brake shoes over the caliper piston and then use this tool to push the piston back in. This way it is less likely to get the piston cocked at an angle, and preventing unnecessary damage. Using a C-clamp can be risky because it can slip or put unnecessary stress in the wrong area, and possibly crack your caliper.
Easier to do it right the first time, especially with brakes. :thumbup:
scooterbob said:The easiest way I've found is to buy the correct tool for the job. The tool only costs about 8 or 9 bucks and is good for lots of cars, not just Nissans. Here's the link of the tool I have that you can pick up at almost any auto parts store. (it's the first tool in the list) http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbrak07.html I find this tool is easiest to use if you leave one of the old brake shoes over the caliper piston and then use this tool to push the piston back in. This way it is less likely to get the piston cocked at an angle, and preventing unnecessary damage. Using a C-clamp can be risky because it can slip or put unnecessary stress in the wrong area, and possibly crack your caliper.
Easier to do it right the first time, especially with brakes. :thumbup:
sorry but wat is torque member bracket?James said:just remove the caliper and torque member bracket and tap on the sides of the disc and they'll loosen up and fall off
This is the name given to the metal bracket that connects the caliper to the spindle assembly.kahoots said:sorry but wat is torque member bracket?
maybe the caliper is sticking on one side. just replace the caliper, easier than rebuilding.kahoots said:thanks everyone for the advice on changing the brake pads...my first experience changing brake pads....i got a final question...my old pads on the right side is down to like .2-.3 centimeters and on my left side is like a little less than half an inch...(sorry for the difference use of measurement, i was using a metric ruler for the right side and estimated the left side)..anyways i woulda had another 6-12 months on my left brake pad but my right gave out...does any1 know wat caused it..its probably the piston, if it is do u know how much the piston cost to change, (part and also in a shop). Thanks again for all your help
thank you everyone. Oh yea another question, should i put the gel or lubricant or watever its called for the brakes so it wont squeak, i dont hear anything while test driving it...thanks again
When you push the piston back and fit the new pads the caliper will slide on the pins. Make sure the caliper moves even if a bit of resistance. But it must move.kahoots said:wats the cost of a caliper?
kahoots said:thanks everyone for the advice on changing the brake pads...my first experience changing brake pads....i got a final question...my old pads on the right side is down to like .2-.3 centimeters and on my left side is like a little less than half an inch...(sorry for the difference use of measurement, i was using a metric ruler for the right side and estimated the left side)..anyways i woulda had another 6-12 months on my left brake pad but my right gave out...does any1 know wat caused it..its probably the piston, if it is do u know how much the piston cost to change, (part and also in a shop). Thanks again for all your help
thank you everyone. Oh yea another question, should i put the gel or lubricant or watever its called for the brakes so it wont squeak, i dont hear anything while test driving it...thanks again