I Need 2 Rear Brake Calipers

[mespock]

Yesterday while I was changing my rotors on my 1993 Mark VIII I discovered that my rear calipers need to be replaced.

When I took off the Driver's side rear caliper I could not compress the caliper to place it back on the new pads and rotor. I didn't even try the passenger side. Fronts were no problem at all.

After a taking off the caliper and trying to compress it in a vise I could not get it to budge. Totally seize up!

Where is a good place to get an affordable set of calipers. I'll be calling Maxx tomorrow to see what he would charge. If anyone has a good place to order calipers please list.

I've been told not to use used calipers. Let me know if this is true.

 

[driller]

Ummmm... they don't compress, they rotate.

 

[Jibit]

Ummmm... they don't compress, they rotate.

:I There's a special tool for it. I recommend removing the caliper to do it to make it easier. You can get the tool from any car parts place.

 

[mespock]

Ok that might explain it. My bad!! Still a rookie here but getting better.

 

[Jibit]

Damn newbies!

 

[Moes8]

dont bother with any other kind of tool ,get this kind,no matter what brand.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40732

i can change rear pads in about 4-5 minutes per side with a nice easy to hold/handle tool like this.


you wont regret it!

 

[Grifter]

i agree.. i tried with that stupid cube thing they sell at parts stores.. its worthless!
next time i do pads, i will buy that set..

 

[PioneerCrazed]

That's the same kit I used, I couldn't even imagine using something different. For some reason I'm thinking that they need to be turned counter-clockwise to retract, anyone confirm this?

 

[mespock]

Damn newbies!

Be nice Dave or I will not tell the area farmers to let there sheep out on the 14th. LOL

 

[Moes8]

That's the same kit I used, I couldn't even imagine using something different. For some reason I'm thinking that they need to be turned counter-clockwise to retract, anyone confirm this?

no,its clockwise for retraction,

 

[mespock]

Thanks, all even you Dave LOL. Just ordered a set of wrenches.

 

[pepperman]

Be nice Dave or I will not tell the area farmers to let there sheep out on the 14th. LOL

From goats to sheep, which is it Dave LOL.

 

[Gruuvin8]

I didn't need any special tools. pb blaster and a hammer made short work of it for me.