sredish Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 I just finished the install on my axle, and everything is good. It spins pretty free and I tapped in a zerk fitting, although, the grease won't really go in there. Is the seal so tight that it won't allow grease to pump in? I was thinking of sliding the axle out just a little to open the seal. Stupid? And yes, I did remove the little seals on the bearings. Anyway, main question. I replaced the rear pads with EBCs R pads. The piston won't open anymore. It's on the rotor, and I can spin the axle some, but it's pretty tight. I haven't replaced the pads before, so I was wondering if the pads will "conform" after a short ride or something. I'm gonna change the fluid today. The pedal is a touch soft for my blood, think I'm gonna be ordering a set of stainless lines from Galfer. Thanks, LATER PS - Like the new smilies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotulMonsta Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Your piston caliper hasn't gone in all the way. It will conform after a while, but it will wear the pads and/or the brake rotor prematurly. More then likely, the exposed part of the caliperpiston is caked with dirt and corrosion. clean it up and push it in...sometimes I use a big c-clamp. after it sits flush with the housing try installing the new pads and see if it fits better. I once grinded a set of brake pads to fit before I thought of cleaning up the caliper..stupid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted March 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Your piston caliper hasn't gone in all the way. It will conform after a while, but it will wear the pads and/or the brake rotor prematurly. More then likely, the exposed part of the caliperpiston is caked with dirt and corrosion. clean it up and push it in...sometimes I use a big c-clamp. after it sits flush with the housing try installing the new pads and see if it fits better. I once grinded a set of brake pads to fit before I thought of cleaning up the caliper..stupid me. I'm such a dumbass. I forgot about the parking assembly. I just backed out the screw on the parking brake side and it let the piston go on in. I just ordered a damn blockoff plate a minute ago. Thanks for the input Motul. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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