Where are the parking brake calipers on a car?
On the right side simply pull down with your weight! The parking calipers slide out the rear of the car around the disc, while the main calipers slide the opposite direction. If you are ready for the replacement either with a rebuild (like me) or your own parts kit in place–please check the parking brake for proper auto- adjustment operation.
What kind of wrench do I need to remove rear brake caliper?
The bolts holding the caliper are 5/8″ and only an offset box-end wrench will do the job–perhaps one of those ratching box-end types would be useful because there isn’t much room for wrenching.
What causes puddles under the rear brake caliper?
If you see puddles underneath the rear end directly under the rear calipers and it looks like hydraulic fluid –.it probably is. Both of mine developed leaks at about 120000 miles at the same time. Probably seals, but I prepared for a complete overhaul and purchased stainless steel piston replacements and seal kits.
Is it OK to compress rear brake caliper?
Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Windback. This is what should be used: http://amzn.to/2ECIIWW It is not recommended that you compress a wind back caliper in this fashion and you run the risk of damaging the rubber boot or damaging the brake caliper piston. I only recommend using this method if you are in a jam.
On the right side simply pull down with your weight! The parking calipers slide out the rear of the car around the disc, while the main calipers slide the opposite direction. If you are ready for the replacement either with a rebuild (like me) or your own parts kit in place–please check the parking brake for proper auto- adjustment operation.
The bolts holding the caliper are 5/8″ and only an offset box-end wrench will do the job–perhaps one of those ratching box-end types would be useful because there isn’t much room for wrenching.
If you see puddles underneath the rear end directly under the rear calipers and it looks like hydraulic fluid –.it probably is. Both of mine developed leaks at about 120000 miles at the same time. Probably seals, but I prepared for a complete overhaul and purchased stainless steel piston replacements and seal kits.