[Porkchop]

I think my rear caliper pistons are siezed and wont move at all. i tried the piston adjuster tool and it wouldnt turn for anything, then i tried some c-clamps and it ended up binding the clamp and lever turner.

the brakes were worn to bare metal on one side but i cant push in either piston. im running out of light and thank god for my other ford i can drive. i cant get the both pads over the new rotor and the parking brake tension has been released on both sides.

any tips to help me out? ive never had this problem and i was taught to use c-clamps to give it hell but that wont work.

-Mike

 

[jamesD]

rear pistons need to be turned when compressed...


i saw the title.... and uh... dude, thats wrong..

 

[Nativedetroiter]

I love your Title, as for that kind of problem, I can offer no advice!

 

[Porkchop]

i did turn the pistons and cant get anything. i tried to turn as they were compessed.

whats wrong with the title?

 

[cjchevez]

Dude , when I did my rear brakes one side gave me problems .
I broke like two c lamps and one long shop clamp .

I just kept at it and I finaly won .

 

[Porkchop]

well come over and let me use the c-clamp that gave them hell lol

come on i will provide beer and an oil change lol

 

[cjchevez]

I cant till friday night .

 

[JMags]

Ok, you have to push it into the bore much harder than it is to turn the piston. For my car I would say the force required to push it in was about the same as to loosen the bolts that retain the caliper brackets. And you are on the right path turning and compressing.

I will agree the title carries some other connotations for those that are of foul mindsets.

 

[Porkchop]

i guess i will try to give it hell with another c-clamp tomorrow.

anyone recommend one that wont bind or mess up like mine did?

 

[tbirdbrain]

You have 'jacked' the caliper and it should be replaced. The piston MUST be rotated to return into the bore. PERIOD. If you can't turn it then you need to replace.

 

[Porkchop]

jacked?

 

[tbirdbrain]

Meaning the piston is now more than likely wedged or canted on the screw assembly.

 

[Porkchop]

well i was able to push it in a lil an it did turn more than 90 degrees but after that it just didnt move.

what other year calipers would work?

 

[Traveler]

I think the rear brakes are the same from 89 to 97. But just to be safe I usually try to get parts from 94-97.

And I agree, it sounds like they are messed up and needing to be entirely replaced.

 

[Porkchop]

i will try again with another c-clamp, if that doesnt work off to the yards i go

 

[master486]

I've got some calipers for ya Mike that I'll let go at a reasonable price.

 

[Porkchop]

pm sent

edit: you go to ucla? my fiance goes there. she lives in westwood. if your not in ucla update your profile

 

[master486]

Yeah I'm still at UCLA. Only my 2nd year here.

 

[Porkchop]

you know where westwood is?

pm sent...

 

[jk69cat]

PORKY , just get remans youll be happier