I am going to have my brake calipers powder-coated. Is there anything special you need to do to remove the calipers? I haven't removed brake calipers before so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Removing Brake Calipers
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Fronts are really easy. C clamp to compress the piston and one c clip to remove then the one pin and off it comes
The rear is a little more involved because of the E brake but not really difficult.
I heard that you have to be careful not to drain all the fluid out of the ABS unit or bleeding them will be near impossible at home so either clamp the brake hoses or try wrapping so duct tape around the open line and tie them up so fluid doesn't drain.
See if anyone else has better knowlege as to the bleeding procedure.
The rear is a little more involved because of the E brake but not really difficult.
I heard that you have to be careful not to drain all the fluid out of the ABS unit or bleeding them will be near impossible at home so either clamp the brake hoses or try wrapping so duct tape around the open line and tie them up so fluid doesn't drain.
See if anyone else has better knowlege as to the bleeding procedure.
There is an old trick to keep your brake fluid from draining out when your calipers are off. We used to take a stick and put it between the seat and the brake pedal to push it partway down. This covered up the holes in the master cylinder so the brake fluid wouldn't leak out. It should still work on our cars since the master cylinders still work in the same manner.
Since we're on the subject, will the front calipers fit on the back?
The front calipers have no provision for a parking/emergency brake.
my rear caliper pistons on the cobra didnt compress in with a clamp. you have to use the little cube brake tool and ratchet them in. i havent done the front yet though
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