Date: 12 Apr 2006 11:43:22 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: '89 900 (non-turbo) Rear Caliper Piston Question
On 11 Apr 2006 22:02:23 -0700, markcnospam.com <markcharlesnospamv.net> wrote: > I found out that what needs to be done sometimes is you need to use a > C-clamp to help push the piston back especially when it gets to be > almost fully retracted. Also, some brands of brake pads are too thick > so they must be sanded down (with an electric sander) until they fit. I don't know what material it is, but I sure wouldn't want to breathe the brake dust. Maybe a milling machine with carbide tooling. I'll try it & see how it goes. > It can be very frustrating trying to rebuild old calipers so anyone who > wants to do it better have patience and an alternate vehicle to get the > extra parts that you'll most likely need otherwise get new or > professionally rebuilt calipers. Yes. For the 50 bucks or so of rebuilt caliper cost, the time/cost/hassle just doesn't work out for rebuilding yourself. At least not for me. There's fun work on cars, and that isn't it.
