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Old 09-23-2011, 11:17 AM
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so i'm changing out my front pads...simple right? well i got the caliper pressed in about a 1/2" and cannot get the friggn' thing moving any further. I've removed the master cylinder cap to releave pressure, but it really doesn't seem to be working.

any ideas of what i can do?
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 12:14 PM
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What are you using to compress the piston?
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 12:23 PM
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Just a C clamp...i'm having to crank so hard on it, that i'm actually bending the lever on the clamp...
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 01:36 PM
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Hm, shouldn't have to crank on it that hard. What kinda shape are the calipers in? How to the piston seals look? Might be seized.
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 02:12 PM
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You can try bleeding brake fluid through the bleeder screw. Just make sure to replace fluid in the master cylinder if it goes below LOW after you are done.
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:05 AM
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ya...determined it was seized, and picked up a new caliper. Pain in the a$$, but needed to be done. thanks for the responces fellas...
 
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