MachineAgeVictim Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm having trouble getting the piston back into the caliper to make room for the new pads, the piston doesn't seem to rotate and wont go back under compression, any ideas? these are the Bendix brakes I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 If the piston won't turn in then chances are the piston is a little siezed up.One trick I have used is to smack the back side of the caliper with a rubber mallet or deadblow hammer.That should help to free it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Jeff,Haven't heard from you.I sent emails,or PM's I think too.Windshield gaskets are shipping.Email or PM me,please.I replied to the Paypal payment address from your initial payment.That much I'm sure of.Talk to you soon, Paul Oh,and try some WD-40 or stronger,inside the dust boot around the piston.Let it sit facing upward for a bit,then go try it.. Seriously nice rebuilts on eBay.Randy "Mofoco" has them.Right around $49 I think.THey'll show up cheaper once in awhile,but only after you already bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineAgeVictim Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 boot rebuilds? I'm lost LOL I'll PM you in here about the gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 boot rebuilds? I'm lost LOL I'll PM you in here about the gasket Sorry,I meant rebuilt calipers.mmmmm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 orilleys= cheap and lifetime warranty.............(where i get mine, got them for all years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 caliper rebuild kits are cheap and easy to do. i've seen the kits for between $5 and $15 before and that's for both calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineAgeVictim Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 ok so it moves only with alot of cranking, currently using channel pliers around the outside of it can I compress it using a clamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineAgeVictim Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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