Clark Kent

how do i take off the caliper? my rotor broke and is coming apart from the back side and makes an awful noise when i drive i can almost pull it off the assembly. I tried undoing the 2 bolts on the caliper but they just seem to turn and turn.

any help is appreciated.

xbcrguy182x

There are another set of bolts. Look closer to the center.

DaddySS

The pin that the bolts go into has two flat sides - a 16mm holds the pin while you loosen the bolts.

Clark Kent

thanks i used a set of adjustable wrenches to hold it while i turned and it came loose. Now i cant get the caliper bracket off, the bolts won't even budge.

killagt

iTrader: (3)

Is their any special tool for rear brake job ?

xbcrguy182x

Spray down the bolts with penetrating oil and let it sit for an hour. Then try again. It will come off. Don't forget, righty tighty, lefty loosey.

No special tools are needed.

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Nope - just normal wrenches.


FYI - When you replace the rotor, you'll need to check the e-brake play and adjust it for the bore on your new rotor, if necessary. You do this by pulling on the actuator lever on the back of the drum with your new rotor on. If you have more than 3 mm of play, you need to tighten it up or vice versa.