Re: Re: brake help...

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu Apr 13 2000 - 23:00:56 EDT


10mm bolts on my '95....

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> The correct size bit is a Torx-45 to remove the two sliding pins for the
> caliper.
>
> you'll also need a big c-clamp as mentioned below and brakes part cleaner
is
> a plus.
> -Dester
>
> << Brian,
> It is fairly easy to do yourself. You just need the right tools. I
can't
> remember what size allen wrench to use to get the calipers off. I will
find
> out today as I am changing mine out again. Once you get them off use a
> c-clamp (or a tool I bought at Sears) to push the pistons back into their
> bores. They need to be pretty flush up against the caliper in order to
> slide them back onto the rotor. Make sure to watch your master cylinder
> though that fluid doesn't back up and over the unit. It will eat any
paint
> it touches. Unless you open up the lines you will not need to rebleed
the
> system. Good Luck. >>
>



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