Since we're on the subject, last time I changed my brake pads, It was kind
of tough to get the pistons back into the calipers. This maintenance video
shows a technician easily working them back in with a large screw driver,
the books simply say to push them back in and my neighbor said to remove the
whole caliper assembly and use this device he uses on his Ford (Even though
my calipers don't have the requisite cut-out to use the gizmo.) I ended up
using a c-clamp. Needless to say, the 15-minute job turned into a much
longer one. Is there an easier way? Thanks way in advance (The last set of
pads lasted 40k miles so I won't have to do this again for a while.)
Joseph
67 MGB Roadster
> On Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:02:22 -0600 "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
> wrote:
>
> I removed the wrong bolts when removing my brake calipers on my '70 B.
> (Just one side!) I figured that out when brake fluid started oozing
> out.
>
> I read through my manuals on checking them, haven't done it yet. I am
> guessing the calipers are 32 years old, though I have no way of
> telling. I am considering replacing them, though I have had no trouble
> with them. If the surfaces are still smooth and show no damage, should
> I worry? Do they wear and yet remain smooth? How about rebuilding
> them? I know moss says not to bother with the clutch master...
>
> They are about $100/each for rebuilt ones, so they aren't free, but at
> the same time, failed brakes cost much more.
>
> Thanks for considering it with me...
>
> It is good to work on my car again.
>
>
>
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