C43 rear brakes
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
Easy job...
Probably one of the easiest DIY on this car. Unfortunately I did not take photos for the rear job. For this vehicle, once you remove the wheel, you will see that the caliper does not need to be removed unless you plan on resurfacing the disks or replacing. If you're replacing, you'll need to remove the caliper and hat screw. Tackle it - if you need any help PM and I'll give you my work cell.
1 The usual jack car up, jackstands etc...
2. Remove wheel
3. Remove cross pins at caliper
4. BEFORE removing pads - get large screwdriver and gently twist to spread the pads and remove
5. Clean the cross pins with wire brush
6. Replace w/new pads
1 The usual jack car up, jackstands etc...
2. Remove wheel
3. Remove cross pins at caliper
4. BEFORE removing pads - get large screwdriver and gently twist to spread the pads and remove
5. Clean the cross pins with wire brush
6. Replace w/new pads
Last edited by StapleGun; Jan 6, 2010 at 06:28 AM.
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GL450, Sienna SE
Basically its what he said above. When I did it I took the caliper off since I replaced my rotor too. It looked like it was at min. There is a metal thingy where the cross pin is which comes out easy with a screwdriver. I then removed the cross pins by using a small screwdriver to tap the pins out and pulled it with pliers. Then I used a large C clamp to push the piston back, remember to open the brake fluid lid inside the engine bay. Also, it requires quite a bit of force to push back both pistons on the caliper, I noticed when I push one back the other gets pushed forward. Anyways, its fairly easy and straitforward and not much different then a normal brake job.
