[Shotimes] Re: Rear Brake Caliper Slide Pins

[Carl Prochilo]

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Finished the job.

I really appreciate these lists.  I remember reading that loosening
the bleeder valve when turning the caliber piston (clockwise if
you're taking notes) makes the job easier.  Oh so true.  Second, to
get the piston to retract, I used the tool with the prongs on a 3/8"
ratchet, but that alone isn't enough because you need a lot of
leverage against a fixed position (assuming you don't have the
proper Rotunda tool).  I remounted the bracket and the caliber with
the rotor off.  Then used a C-clamp to keep the caliper from moving.
 Finally, my garage is tight quarters, so I was able to use another
car as leverage to push up against and turn the piston.

Finally, I observed that both brackets had the frontmost pins
frozen.  The boots were fine yet the pin was rusted solid.  Do most
people see this problem?  Judging from the pads and the mileage on
the car, the rear brakes were original.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Carl Prochilo said:
> Several years ago I did the rear brakes on my 92 and needed to
> replace a few torn rubber boots that protect the slide pins in the
> caliper bracket.  At that time Ford readily had kits on hand that
> included new pins and boots.
>
> When I called the big Ford parts wholesaler this time I found out
> that the kit wasn't stocked but can still be ordered.  Since I was
> already in the middle of doing the brakes on the 95, I needed
> something quick.  I called AutoZone and they told me they sold a
> different kit that contained 4 rubber boots and brake pad springs.
> The kit costs $10.  This was really fortuitous for me.
>
> The right rear caliper had one pin completely frozen.  Using PB
> Blaster and a good set of pliers I was able to finally get the pin
> out, coated in rust.  I soaked the bracket in more PBB and was able
> to get the cavity cleaned out and the pin itself.  Loaded up the pin
> with some silicone based lubricant.  I now have the bracket ready to
> be installed.  Next step is to retract the caliper piston (looks to
> be a PITA again) and reassemble.  Also picked up a set of PFCM pads.
>
> The interesting thing about this whole situation is that with the
> caliper itself basically inoperative on the one side, the pads were
> practically unused.  Also, you couldn't even tell the car was
> working with only 3 of the 4 brakes stopping the car.  The left side
> however was a different matter and those pads were toast.  I had the
> rotors turned and they look fine.  After this job is done, I plan to
> install the plugs in the bias block.
>
> I still like the 92 brakes with the vented rotors over the 95 setup.
> --
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 1992 Ultra Red Crimson
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