So I'm replacing one of the rear calipers on my vert but can't figure out how to get it off of the bracket to put the new one on. I got the bolt off but am having problems with the mounting pin on the rear of the caliper so i was just wondering how it comes off.

 

If im not mistaken it requires an allen wrench? Might be wrong.

 

The caliper itself can be removed by unbolting the caliper pin, sliding the one side of the caliper up, and then it slides off the other pin. To take the bracket off there are two bolts.

 

Oh well i took the bolt off and swung the caliper up and it still wont come off the pin so is it a allen head behind the cap on the caliper.

 

Are you asking or telling?

 

im saying that i havent had any luck and asking if it really is a allen head. Right now im confused on how to get it off to get the new one on the bracket cuz i need my car back like now. I appreciate your help so far though.

 

There is no allen head. There are 2 bolts that hold the caliper on the hub and one bolt on the caliper that can be taken out which will enable it to pivot. They are both 12 or 14mm IIRC.

 

try giving the caliper a friendly tap to try and convince it to come off the slide pin.

 

Well after my last reply i went out and beat it with a hammer and it finally came out, now i know why my pads are only wearing on the inside. So thanks for all the help guys. Oh and Farberio I see that u are from Naperville I live about an hour and a half away and a friend of mine is going to school there and I plan on visiting him when he goes back so maybe we can meet up sometime when i come out that way.

 

Funny story, I go to school in MI.

You friend goes to North Central I imagine. PM me when you are heading out this way and we can a cook a somting up!!

 

Id normally lightly torch it a little bit then hammer it of the sliding pin gently.
Also, lube the pins up when putting the caliper back on. They like to seize up on that pin.

 

Yea he does go to North Central. I will for sure PM when I head out that way. Where do you go to school at because I live in Kalamazoo.

 

Kettering University in good ole Flint, MI.