im going to be installing some koni yellows and i was looking through my haynes manual. it said that i have to remove the brake caliper when installing new struts, is this really necessary? could i just leave the caliper on while installing the new strut?
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removiing caliper?
- Thread starter chinaski
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SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
it would probably be easier with it off. its just 2 bolts. its easy.
i find the rotor gets in my way
i find the rotor gets in my way
You can take off the caliper, as in unbolting it from the bracket then removing the brake bracket to take the rotor off, for more working room. You don't disconnect the fluid line, just tie the caliper up out of the way or place it on an upside down bucket off to the side. don't leave it hanging by the line itself. Dealing with struts the job is easier with out the rotor in the way IMHO.
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
You don't disconnect the lines! LOL! Let them rest on a paint can or something.
98TredSVT
Veteran CEG'er
you'll probably need to stack two paint cans to avoid stretching the rubber lines