front caliper re build Options

[solo1]

Guys I need help. I took the front left caliper off about a week ago to loosen it up as it was sticking, replaced pads. Drove the car it still got hot so the caliper is sticking. Rebuild kits arrived for all four corners. took same caliper off, pads out. Now what? if any one can give me or direct me to, a step by step way of re doing this I would really be grateful. Assume Im a "special needs" brake mechanic. I have always had some concern about brakes cause it has to be done right. I keep staring at the caliper thinking this cant be that tough have one side piston secured with a C clamp and block. Thats as far as Ive gotten. Thinking I may be in too deep and am considering taking them to a shop and having them to the re build with the fresh parts.

[underthetire]

Just did mine Last weekend, Fronts are easy. Rears not so much. First thing you need to do is get the pistons out. Remove your clamp, and with compressed air blow in the brake line fitting. One piston should blow out. Split caliper and you will see the two fluid holes, one on each side. Grab the side that still has the piston in it, and clamp in in a vise with a soft piece of plastic covering one hole and the mating surface on one side. Do not gouge the machined surface! Blow air in the free hole now, and you may have to gently pry the piston out at the same time with a screwdriver. A word of caution, the piston will fly in to the front of your car and dent it if pointed towards your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Brake fluid will be everywhere, so be prepared. I use a brake hone to clean up the bores, just a swipe or two will do it, just to get the varnish off. Clean the pistons with 600 sandpaper, clean everything very well. Re-assemble using brake fluid only. I hope you didn't buy EBAY re-build kits, they do not have everything you need.

Rears are almost the same, but the adjusters and adjuster snap rings are a real PIA if you've never done them. And if the Ebrake arm area needs rebuilding to, might as well just send them to PMB.

[solo1]

Just did mine Last weekend, Fronts are easy. Rears not so much. First thing you need to do is get the pistons out. Remove your clamp, and with compressed air blow in the brake line fitting. One piston should blow out. Split caliper and you will see the two fluid holes, one on each side. Grab the side that still has the piston in it, and clamp in in a vise with a soft piece of plastic covering one hole and the mating surface on one side. Do not gouge the machined surface! Blow air in the free hole now, and you may have to gently pry the piston out at the same time with a screwdriver. A word of caution, the piston will fly in to the front of your car and dent it if pointed towards your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Brake fluid will be everywhere, so be prepared. I use a brake hone to clean up the bores, just a swipe or two will do it, just to get the varnish off. Clean the pistons with 600 sandpaper, clean everything very well. Re-assemble using brake fluid only. I hope you didn't buy EBAY re-build kits, they do not have everything you need.

Rears are almost the same, but the adjusters and adjuster snap rings are a real PIA if you've never done them. And if the Ebrake arm area needs rebuilding to, might as well just send them to PMB.

thank you just printed it out. did not get re build kits from ebay, got em from Pelican.