SamB

iTrader: (3)

Need some help with getting the caliper over the rotor/pads. They came off fine but do not want to go back on, when I took them off I had the emergency brake set if that matters. Is there a way to expand the cups inside the caliper? I have a 98 Camaro. All comments will be appreciated. Thanks.

Camaro01SS4life

iTrader: (4)

You have to compress the piston back into its seat...The easiest way to do this is to:
1. Take the brake resivior cap off
2. Find a metal plate that will stretch across the two pistons on the inside of the caliper
3. Get a clamp, then start clamping the plate which is over the pistons till the pistons are seated...This should give u enough clearance to slip the caliper back over...

Hope this helps...

Kevin

VIP1

Just to add to it....
2. ...the old brake pad is good for this
3. ... just to clarify... big metal C-Clamp

2002 Trans Am

hmmm, take the resevoir cap off.....Brake fluid should come out if I were to do this correct?

Could I do this without removing the resevoir cap, I was always under the impression that you just push the piston back with the c-clamp and either a piece of wood or old pad

zombie1

Just remember if you do remove the master cylinder cap have a rag of something over it, brake fluid WILL spray out of the master cylinder and all over your paint and everything else, GO VERY SLOW!!!!

Fulton 1

iTrader: (9)

Yes, you'll have to remove the cap when you compress the pistons. Just take a shop rag (as noted above) and lay it over/around the master while its open. C-clamp + wood or C-clamp + old pad works well to compress.

SamB

iTrader: (3)

Thanks for the help, job completed.