hongkongnerdboy

#1

>>i did my back brakes and now im doing the front.. im just trying to get rid of the screw so i can slide the caliper up and replace the brakes for now but the screw islike different for both sides which way to i unscrew on the passenger side? do i pull up or do i push down to unscrew it? same for the driver side.>>

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>>i went both ways on the passenger side i pulled up and i even broke the ratchet thing, so i started pushing down on it but its not budging... and i dont want to go full strength and break some more..>>

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[size="1"]help please :[>>

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

malecrod

#2

If your question is about swinging the calipers out of the way to put in pads, then to loosen the bolt you have to turn it counterclockwise. I hope I'm getting your question right.
good luck.
Also if the bolt is stuck or hard to turn, use PB blaster on it or a wrench with good leverage.

This post has been edited by malecrod: Feb 28, 2008 - 9:21 PM

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ZGear

#3

If removing caliper......bleed brakes...otherwise you would have to put pressure back to the valve that pushes the circular tube enforcing the brakes to bite the rotor......I always use a c-clamp to push it in to easily put the caliper back on....and then pump the brakes after installment....dunno but just might be me...

hongkongnerdboy

#4

ehi counterclockwise was how i broke the attatchment LOL iunoo maybe it was just cheap... since it felt pretty thin

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

bccentaur3

#5

Maybe you need to pump some irons.

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hongkongnerdboy

#6

if i needed to pump iron.... howd i break the attatchment -_-

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

bccentaur3

#7

Because the bolt was too strong. lol...

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hongkongnerdboy

#8

so... i need to get a stronger attatchment thingy....? lol

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

bccentaur3

#9

Fine you win. Yes you need a stronger attatchment.

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azian_advanced

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>>i went both ways on the passenger side i >>pulled up >> and i even broke the ratchet thing, so i started pushing down on it but its not budging... and i dont want to go full strength and break some more..>>

with the socket on the bolt (behind the caliper) on the passenger side, pulling up tightens it.. you're supposed to pull down.

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hongkongnerdboy

#11

thank you. and i guess on the driver side is the opposite?

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

azian_advanced

#12

correct. no offense, but this is pretty basic stuff.. g/l with your install..

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azian_advanced

#13

just wondering, did you break the ratchet? or the socket.. more likely the rotating end of the ratchet is what will shear right off from over-torquing. anyway, i hope you have a good branded ratchet that has lifetime warranty. and i hope you're not using a small 1/2" ratchet, you should be using at least a 3/4".

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LewFX

#14

you mean a 3/8 not 3/4!

hongkongnerdboy

#15

well sorry for being a noob..

but we all gotta start learning somewhere right?

its not like i can just out of nowhere know how to replace an engine or anything... i got learn and ask questions

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

alltracman78

#16

Very true.

IMO breaking things is one of the best ways to learn, makes it stick in your mind.

I've got a lot of mistakes behind me on the trail.


The way I always remembered was loosening is counterclockwise [facing what you're loosening] and tightening is clockwise.