sundancer268
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Diplomat Don wrote:
Make sure the area where the key slides into is lubricated with some grease (white lithium works best).
Do not use Lithium Grease, it has to low of an operating temperature for Disk Brakes. Use a synthetic disk brake lubricant. White lithium dates from the Drum Brake era and will just fail before its time in the high heat of the disk brake environment. Do not forget to grease both ends of the caliper and mount. I always used a sheet of sand paper to polish up the mounting points. Remember, the caliper has to slide freely or the inside pad will wear out a lot sooner than it should as it will be doing most of the work. Inspect your old pads and I will bet the inside pad is thinner than the outside pad due to the caliper not sliding freely. Any auto parts store will know what you need. Using a screw driver is a good idea to get the clearance you need.
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I removed mine several years ago and had to use a wire brush and wire wheel on the removable parts to get the rust off prior to putting them back together.
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big white whale
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Also make sure the bottom of the caliper is in it's place so the caliper is all the way down. This makes it easy to get the slide in.
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Get a BIGGER Hammer !!
Just kidding, hope you get it figured out. Sounds like Diplomat Don had the right answer.
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Sundance268 wrote:Diplomat Don wrote:
Make sure the area where the key slides into is lubricated with some grease (white lithium works best).
Do not use Lithium Grease, it has to low of an operating temperature for Disk Brakes. Use a synthetic disk brake lubricant. White lithium dates from the Drum Brake era and will just fail before its time in the high heat of the disk brake environment. Do not forget to grease both ends of the caliper and mount. I always used a sheet of sand paper to polish up the mounting points. Remember, the caliper has to slide freely or the inside pad will wear out a lot sooner than it should as it will be doing most of the work. Inspect your old pads and I will bet the inside pad is thinner than the outside pad due to the caliper not sliding freely. Any auto parts store will know what you need. Using a screw driver is a good idea to get the clearance you need.
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Sundance268.....Really......How did your post assist the OP in getting his brakes back together. Apparently, you don't know much about brakes. The section of the caliper I told the OP to lube doesn't require lubing on either side, just clean and reasemble. The white litium or any available grease, including hand lotion if that's all he had. is there just to assist in getting the retainer clip back in place.
If you're going to criticize, at least help the OP with something of value!
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Brian in Michigan
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I am defiantly no expert, but in the past when I've done disc's the orientation of the pads is important.
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Please give the remainder of the brake job to someone capable of doing it right.Your family's safety is at risk.You are in over your head trying to save a couple of bucks.(Disclaimer-harsh but needs to be said.)
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crankshop1000 wrote:Please give the remainder of the brake job to someone capable of doing it right.Your family's safety is at risk.You are in over your head trying to save a couple of bucks.(Disclaimer-harsh but needs to be said.)
As a retired mechanic with MANY drum and disc brake jobs in my past, I wholeheartedly agree! With something as critical to SAFETY as brakes, take it to a professional and get it done RIGHT the first time!
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mowermech wrote:crankshop1000 wrote:Please give the remainder of the brake job to someone capable of doing it right.Your family's safety is at risk.You are in over your head trying to save a couple of bucks.(Disclaimer-harsh but needs to be said.)
As a retired mechanic with MANY drum and disc brake jobs in my past, I wholeheartedly agree! With something as critical to SAFETY as brakes, take it to a professional and get it done RIGHT the first time!
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Don't forget to take the cover off the fluid reservoir. Otherwise the calipers will close on their own.
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