brake problem

[sdyer233]

I am replacing the front brake pads on my 73 charger and cant seem to get the piston down, i tried piston tool from napa to get it down, and it broke after a little bit of struggling. it defiantly worked a little bit. I have no idea why it wont work, but does anyone have any ideas please? thanks

 

[sdyer233]

would opening the bleeder valve a little bit make a difference?

 

[D575]

The caliper bore is probably gunked and or rusted. pop it apart and rebuild them . it's just a dust seal and an o-ring

 

[daredevil]

I,ve always used a large c clamp

 

[tpodwdog]

I,ve always used a large c clamp

...me too...and a block of wood. been doin it like that for years!

 

[sdyer233]

just tried a big c clamp, broke my thumb so its sort of hard to turn, will give it another go in the morning. if that doesn't work then ill buy the stuff to rebuild them!

 

[67 coronet]

carefull!if a c clamp didnt work you may be damaging the piston.dont try to push it in anymore,pull it apart and find out what is wrong.put the outside pad in place with a rag drapped over it and put air presure to the hole where the hose hooks up with the bleeder tight.it should pop out pretty easy.

 

[sdyer233]

will do, rebuilding them right now!