cant get new brake pads in....HELP FAST

[400exbiggun]

ok, just got back from dealer with my new pads...fu##ing $35 later. I came home and i can hardly fit one pad in, let alone both of them. That thing in the caliper will not go back any farther, it is sticking out so far. i tried to pry it back, but it won't move, help please i am prob going to Rausch tomorrow....need help by tonight or i guess i have no back brakes.

[Doibugu2]

stick a screwdriver in there flat side. Then spin it so open them up. They will fit, just takes some persausion.

[YZROOSTINYA]

unscrew the cap off the reseviour also.

use your old brake pads if your gonna pry on them also

[400exbiggun]

thanks guys i tryed prying and it didn't work, so i stuck a small peice of wood in there, put a vice grip on and beat it with a hammer, after 5 min i finaly started to move back, just gotta run to the auto part store and get some dot 4.

[intruder_atx]

35$ aint bad for brakes i payed over 100 for my pads and labour and that was just the back and i need a new cable now man i dont know why i keep into this sport haha :blah:

[MOFO]

Originally posted by intruder_atx
35$ aint bad for brakes i payed over 100 for my pads and labour and that was just the back and i need a new cable now man i dont know why i keep into this sport haha :blah:



OMG. You seriously need to learn how to do a brake job. I cant believe you paid $100 for rear brakes!!! :eek:

Take a few bolts out, crank a C-clamp on the piston, put the new pads on, pump the brakes......and your done. I cant believe they charged you over $70 in labor for rear brakes.


Dont take this the wrong way, just trying to save you some major cash. :cool:

[nastynotchback1]

sound like you got a sticking caliper.i would change it if i were you because it will wear pads out quick if it is sticking.a piston in a caliper should take little force to push it in.

[400exbiggun]

if you are talking to me....ohhh...i let my pads get reallly low...too low, and i think that rotor it bent also :eek:

[brian400ex]

Your emergency brake adjuster needs backed off in order for the piston to move back

[MOFO]

Originally posted by brian400ex
Your emergency brake adjuster needs backed off in order for the piston to move back


Simple solution to prevent headaches. Go order yourself a new CR 250 clutch perch, matching lever and a block off plate. Rip off the stock clutch, perch and e-brake crap.....throw it in the trash can. Put on the block off plate where the e-brake crap was and put on your new lever and perch.

[99'300EX]

just put a clamp on the piston to push it back in...not very hard...

[brian400ex]

But if you don't loosen the adjuster the piston won't go back in.

[400exbiggun]

i already have a nacs p-brake blockoff....

[ScreaminZ400]

Originally posted by brian400ex
Your emergency brake adjuster needs backed off in order for the piston to move back how do u do this on a Z400??

[hondarider2006]

geez, I can push my calipur back in with my 2 thumbs.....