Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:41:31 -0500 From: Jeffrey Martynuska <jpmartynuskanopsams.com> Subject: Re: Front Brake Pads
I've tried screwing in the piston as per Saab repair manual, tried clamps, prybars, nothing seems to work. Am I missing something? - or are the calipers bad? TimeRangernopsam.com wrote: > > On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:39:45 -0500, JPM <jeff95pgtnopsamail.com> wrote: > > >I have the front brake pads removed, but do not have enough clearance to > >install the new outboard pad. I have screwed in the piston and have > >enough room to install the inboard pad. Any suggestions would be > >helpful! > > > >1986 900 Turbo > > You need to compress the piston even further. I usually use a large > pair of Channel Locks or even a "C" clamp will work. > -- > "Our eyes and hands and feet will give us the same assistance in doing > mischief as in doing good; but it would not therefore be better for the > world, that all mankind were blind and lame. Arms are not to be laid > aside by honest men, because carried by assassins and ruffians; they are > to be used the rather for this very reason." > > -George Campbell (1719-1796)