Question on caliper piston adjustment
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I finally took time to install my rear brakes few days ago. Setup is EBC Greenstuff pads on top of new OEM blank rotors.
In order to get everything to fit properly I had to adjust the allen screw in the back of the caliper to get piston to come out ALL the way (won't go further) and even then it took few tries to fit everything together. So far it works great although it took couple dozen miles to "shave" pads/rotors a bit so they aren't always in contact.
Did anyone ever stumble on something like this before? Personally I've never had to do anything like this ever in my life.
In order to get everything to fit properly I had to adjust the allen screw in the back of the caliper to get piston to come out ALL the way (won't go further) and even then it took few tries to fit everything together. So far it works great although it took couple dozen miles to "shave" pads/rotors a bit so they aren't always in contact.
Did anyone ever stumble on something like this before? Personally I've never had to do anything like this ever in my life.
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That doesn't sound right. I just put pads and rotors on mine (rebuilt, OEM pads), and I had several turns of adjustment before the pads contacted.
Are you sure it was all the way back? Those adjustment doohickys tend to get gummed up a little.
Are you sure it was all the way back? Those adjustment doohickys tend to get gummed up a little.
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I have just been ******** around with mine after a 1800 rear end swap. the calipers it came with were gummed up solid, the handbrake lever wouldn't return etc...had to put back the original caliper which appear to be the same size while i send back the newer ones under warranty....
I think if your handbrake works properly and the rubbing / heat etc has gone you are probably good to go...
I think if your handbrake works properly and the rubbing / heat etc has gone you are probably good to go...
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After I've adjusted the calipers (with e-brake cables disconnected on both sides), everything was nice and snug. Rotors had some minor rust on them from sitting outside for about half a week. Everything works perfect now.
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