Quick front brake question
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Quick front brake question
How do the damn pad pins come out (S4 4-piston calipers). Mine are stuck in very badly. Ive tried a punch, but it didnt work. Do you even need to take them out to change the pads? thanks in advance.
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Pins gotta come out. Remember to pull that little wire clip that holds them on, but after that, they should pop out. However, I have seen them get bent, in which case, it would be trickier
Once the pins are out, pull the pads right out, no problem.
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Once the pins are out, pull the pads right out, no problem.
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These calipers are not in very good condition. I am going to rebuild them, It almost looks like they have been sitting in a junkyard for a long time. I am doing a 5-bolt conversion. I have tried everything short of a 50lbs sledge hammer. Any ideas
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my FC was sitting for a long time, all the calipers had big time problems. the left front caliper, one piston was working, the other 3 were seized up. I'd reccomend replacing them, because wouldnt you rather STOP than Go? Make friends with an auto parts guy, and get his discount. i work at one, I can get you front calipers for around $46 each, with a $45 core. so e-mail me at mazdaspeed82@cs.com and maybe we can work something out. i'm in Missouri, and night manager at O'Reilly auto parts.
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