Rear Brakes, Inner Adjuster Came Out |
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Rear Brakes, Inner Adjuster Came Out |
jgara962 |
Feb 24 2008, 02:09 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm taking my rear brake pads out which I had done and was in the process of pushing back the pistons while turning the adjusters. I guess I turned the inner one a little too much because it came all the way out which I discovered when I removed the hex and the adjuster was still attached. Problem, or do I just put it back in?
Also, I'm using a flat piece of metal to press back the pistons, but they don't seem to want to go back all of the way. Any tips? I'm afraid to keep pressing on them and damaging something. |
McMark |
Feb 24 2008, 02:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
The rear adjuster comes out. Nothing holds it in. No problem there.
The rear inner pistons must be 'pushed' back by using the adjuster. You can just force them back. Slide the adjuster back into place and turn it like you are 'unscrewing' it (counter-clockwise). That will drag the piston back into the caliper. If the piston is sticky, you might have to press on it as well as turn the adjuster. Also watch your brake fluid level in the reservoir, because retracting the pistons will displace fluid and you can overflow. |
jgara962 |
Feb 24 2008, 02:50 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
The rear adjuster comes out. Nothing holds it in. No problem there. The rear inner pistons must be 'pushed' back by using the adjuster. You can just force them back. Slide the adjuster back into place and turn it like you are 'unscrewing' it (counter-clockwise). That will drag the piston back into the caliper. If the piston is sticky, you might have to press on it as well as turn the adjuster. Also watch your brake fluid level in the reservoir, because retracting the pistons will displace fluid and you can overflow. I'm unscrewing it and pushing, but it doesn't seem to want to go back any further? Maybe it's time to just show it who's boss! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
davep |
Feb 24 2008, 04:09 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
It just shows you don't know what you are doing. You should look up previous threads on how these are rebuilt so you can understand how everything functions. If you have to force it, then there is something very wrong. |
jgara962 |
Feb 24 2008, 04:14 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
It just shows you don't know what you are doing. You should look up previous threads on how these are rebuilt so you can understand how everything functions. If you have to force it, then there is something very wrong. It was a joke - note the smiley face. It's handled (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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