brake probs...2nd time!!

[HondaFan81]

Aight, it happened again to me, same scenario as before. I buy remanufactured calipers from a parts store, then get new pads. I've done brake jobs plenty times before.

I disconnect the brake line from old caliper & attach to reman. I push back piston, install new pads w/plates and go to put caliper over the pads.....WON'T FIT OR IS A TIGHT ASS FIT!! I make sure the piston is all the way back...it is, check to see if anything is in the way...NOPE!!

So my probs are either:
1) caliper fits, but is too tight of a fit and rotor doesn't spin by hand.
2) caliper don't fit at all...I grind off pads some...make it fit, but it's waaay tight..don't spin by hand

The reman calipers are right ones, they look fine... I think the pads are made too thick! WTF!

[HondaFan81]

just looked @ diagram of rear assy.

caliper pins are rusted into caliper brackets ....they look like ONE piece. So it seems you not only have to push back piston, but wirebrush the pins, lube them and push them back into the bores within the caliper bracket.

I'll try that tomorrow, should work...I'm hoping....I hate rust! Can't wait to move to AZ

[accordztech]

thats why u should of got loaded calipers that came with the pads...u wouldnt have to deal with it...

before i sanded down a pad so that the sides would fit. i say take back the pads and tell em it dont fit

but does the rotor have to spin with the new pads? wont it adjust itself...im not sure...but take back the pads and say that shit dont fit...

did u get the right typ eof pads like akebono or nissin?

u know..i never put on those stupid plates! hahaha..i hate those...they are only brake wear sensors....i look down there every 3 months anyways lol.z..

if they give u the wrong pads again take off ur caliper and tell them to fit their pads in ur new caliper...

[thatsitbelowradarSTL]

I see that it looks like you guys have changed your brakes before. I am interested in doing the same but the caliper bolt that you need to loosen in order to swing the caliper up is VERY VERY TIGHT. I put all my energy and force into it but it won't budge. I am wanting to get a impact wrench so I can loosen it. I assume everybody else has one?

[HondaFan81]

First off, yes I did get the right pads for my Nissin rear calipers for the 91 SE. I know that much, c'mon now. Also, a rotor SHOULD sping by hand after changing out pads or doing any brake job. If it don't, you'll be smokin ur brakes, getting hella hot. I'm just saying sometimes the shit don't go smoothly, but like I said, I figured it out...the caliper pin was so rusted it looked like it was part of the bracket & only 1 of 4 came out, the others were seized inside the caliper bracket bore. Even after soaking it with rust penetrant.

I bought reman. calipers for rears w/new pads & ordered new brackets. I will be installing everything this weekend when I get home from college.

About the caliper bolt question... spray the shit down with rust penetrant spray. let it sit for a few minutes...tap the bolt to help break it loose, then spray the shit again...then try using a breaker bar & socket to get the shit off. Or two combo wrenches doin that lil mechanic trick....do it by hand before resorting to impact gun. Trust me....and if you go impact gun, put it on lowest setting..otherwise you'll just strip the bolt head right off

[accordztech]

make sure ur going the right way..just get a wrench..and a hammer...

before u get the right pads...make sure ur caliper says nissin...some cars have differnt types....i mean he may be right, but just check to be sure....

[HondaFan81]

Originally posted by accordztech
make sure ur going the right way..just get a wrench..and a hammer...

before u get the right pads...make sure ur caliper says nissin...some cars have differnt types....i mean he may be right, but just check to be sure....

who you talking to ?

[accordztech]

HondaFan81: i refered to u when i said about the calipers might being nissin--but he did get the right pads i believe...

tinted_ride66: i referd to him saying that if its too tight i just use a rubber hammer and a wrench to take that bolt off....