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> Caliper removal, Need pics or detailed instruction
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post Aug 8 2010, 02:17 PM
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The pelican article assumes a lot. One picture and vague directions such as "remove both bolts", with no mention of their location, size, etc.

I've never messed with the brakes before so I don't know what all I'm looking at. Since the hardline nut is a perfect circle now (wow...) i had to cut it in half, now I'm trying to remove the caliper from the car (rear drivers) and don't know the order or which bolts to loosen.

I have taken the parking brake cable off, and removed the 90angle little clips, but not sure where to go from there...

can someone post some pics of the bolts the hold the halves together and maybe their size? any other trips/tricks/pitfalls to avoid will be greatly appreciated as well!

brake bleeding job has turned into a "replace every 40yr old part of the brake system" job... sigh.

had to go buy some flare wrenches too, never heard of them before this!
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post Aug 8 2010, 03:06 PM
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hopefully you have gotten the calipers off of the car. Here is a how to on rebuilding them http://www.pmbperformance.com/page/page/1925687.htm . But the best advice I could give is to buy a rebuilt caliper set from PMB Performance and no one else. It does not sound like you are up to the level to rebuild the calipers your self. And don't be bummed you'll have good brakes when you are done and you will have learned something!
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