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Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737383 09/03/03 04:34 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH T TomV_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP TomV_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH	I've just picked up some R rotorz (ebay specials) and some Mintex A/F Street Pads. The front went together without a problem, but the rears are giving me a hard time. I can't seem retract the rear piston far enough for the capiler to fit back over the rotor. I believe I'm screwing the piston in as far as it will go. I've also checked the fluid level in the master cylinder along with trying to bleed the caliper slightly. Now I'm beginning to think either the rotor or pads are too thick. Both claim to be OEM size, made to fit, no modification is needed. As of now, I'm forced to run one old pad with one new pad until some wear takes place. Does anyone have any suggestions or know where I can find the thickness specs on these parts? Thanks in advance... 2000 CSVT (#289 of 2150) 1989 Mustang GT

Screw more!!! #737384 09/03/03 04:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you... M Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er
Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you...	I know that when I did mine...I screwed...and screwed...and screwed (insert comments here). But really...the piston goes in soo slowly...just keep at it...it'll fit.

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737385 09/03/03 05:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 717 I ibub_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
ibub_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er I Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 717	got the parking brake released all the way? check cable for binding. contours, deloreans & fiats, oh my!

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737386 09/03/03 07:22 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD A Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n
Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n A Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD	Yeah, make sure the e-brake is off and keep turning! -Andy Andy W. The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737387 09/04/03 11:56 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH T TomV_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP TomV_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH	Update,last night I rented a Disc Brake Caliper Service Kit. With that I managed to get the left rear together, but I had to give up on the right rear. I think perhaps the caliper is frozen/bound and the piston just wont retract anymore. I also noticed the lever holding the e-brake cable is not in the same position as the other side. I tried to free it but had no luck. I'll have to figure out how to adjust it some other day. So that left side has one old and one new pad for the time being. Once the other side pads develope some wear, I'll relocate them to this trouble side. Braking seems fine even with this half assed configuration. Thanks for the advise above! 2000 CSVT (#289 of 2150) 1989 Mustang GT

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737388 09/04/03 02:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD A Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n
Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n A Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD	Try cracking the bleeder valvue just a little while you try and spin it! -Andy Andy W. The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737389 09/04/03 06:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 119 Burlington O Oo.et.oO_dup1 CEG\'er
Oo.et.oO_dup1 CEG\'er O Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 119 Burlington	Originally posted by Andy W.: Try cracking the bleeder valvue just a little while you try and spin it! -Andy good idea. make sure you have extra (clean) brake fluid around if you go this route. sounds like your brakes are in need of service, so i'd recommend bleeding at all corners (including clutch) anyway. you might have to buy a new/rebuild caliper for that corner... my 2c for sale: E0 (98) Silver Frost SVT/Contour http://contour.org/carprofile/carprofile.cgi?a=display&uid=667 wanted: front SVT bumper mesh, 01/02 S4 avant, nogaro blue.

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737390 09/06/03 06:08 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	It sounds like you need to replace both rear calipers. I suspect the problem is in the park brake mechanism portion of the caliper. If in doubt, the caliper should be replaced so that you don't end up with uneven or pre-mature brake pad wear. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737391 09/07/03 09:07 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 89 Orlando,FL S SVTJ0E CEG\'er
SVTJ0E CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 89 Orlando,FL	Yup, I had the same problem he had. I took it to the dealer and they had to replace both calipers. Problem fixed under warrenty. Dyno'd 182hp @ Spring Zing 18" Wheels H&R In-dash and stuff... 98.5 Red SVT

Re: Problem fitting rear disk pads. #737392 09/09/03 12:52 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH T TomV_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP TomV_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 46 North Ridgeville, OH	Thanks everyone, for all the info! 2000 CSVT (#289 of 2150) 1989 Mustang GT

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