[Shotimes] Re: Rear Brake Caliper Slide Pins

[Carl Prochilo]

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Forgot to mention that I used another technique learned here about
using clear plastic tubing on the end of the bleeder screw, and
where the other end of the tube goes onto a bottle of brake fluid. 
Less messy this way and also avoids having to bleed the brakes (I'm
saving this part for when the plugs get installed).
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Carl Prochilo said:
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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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