1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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There is a link to an online factory service manual under the FAQ section. Take a look at the blowup diagram of the caliper. The bolt you want is #12.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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and then it should jsut pivot upward so that i can access the piston? alright let me go check that out
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Make sure you've got a coat hanger or some means to hold the caliper once you've swung it up to get the pads off....it's not going to want to stay in the "up" position for long and you definitely don't want it to fall or hang by the flex hose...

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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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did it today.....pushed it in got a friend to push the brakes and i saw the piston come back out then i pushed it in again and when he went to push the brakes nothing happened.. so i took it around the block and my brake was smoking so i gusse it worked its way back out and im gunna try the method again but have a quistion...

once i put the brakes back together i was able to move it by hand..like the whole caliper was loose...i really dont think this is right?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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oh yea i noticed too while i was down there that my tire must have rubbed my soft line becaue the black part has a rubbed off peace but i have some SS lines right here that i have been meaning to put on
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