HELP! Brake job....

BRPORSCHE · 12-18-2007, 01:34 PM

HELP!

Doing a routine brake job on the Tauras today...well, didn't go very routinely! For starters on the Front right one of the caliper slider bolt's was missing and the caliper mount bolts were loose! Thankfully the right side was all nice and tidy.

Here's my problem, turns out the shop that did the brake job before strip one on the caliper mounts. I get the top bolt in, but the bottom thread is all messed up. I have a tap and die set, but no idea how to use it. Any machinist type guys know of a website I can go to so I can learn how to use this thing or want to come over and help?

And I haven't even gotten to the rears...

dhoward · dhoward's Garage

You may be better off buying a new caliper.
I don't know where you can get oversize pins?

Prolly around $80 or so...

BRPORSCHE · 12-18-2007, 01:43 PM

Yeah maybe buying a unloaded caliper for that side might be my best bet.

RickM · RickM's Garage

Are the threads totally FUBAR? You may just have to a light tap.

dhoward · dhoward's Garage

Caliper should come complete.
Just add pads and brake fluid. Take your time and use some PB Blaster on the brake line fitting. Use a flare nut wrench.
Good luck!

BRPORSCHE · 12-18-2007, 01:50 PM

Whoops, is the caliper mount included with the caliper? And Rick, the first three threads are totally messed up. When trying to get the bolt in, it wants to go in at a weird angle.

BRPORSCHE · 12-18-2007, 02:09 PM

This is the caliper mount I need.

RickM · RickM's Garage

So it's crossthreaded.

You may be able to correct by:

" 4. Secure the workpiece firmly.
5. Apply an appropriate lubricant.
6. If the tap set has a separate handle or rod, insert it.
7. Hold the tap in line with the hole and turn it clockwise. You may feel the material breaking.
8. Every few turns, back the tap out (counterclockwise/anticlockwise) to clear away chips of loose material. This is especially important in a blind hole, one that does not go all the way through the workpiece.
9. When the tap has reached the required depth, back it out, clean out chips and any cutting fluid or lubricant, and try your screw or bolt in it."

BRPORSCHE · 12-18-2007, 02:21 PM

Thanks Rick!

P.s. Any snow on the ground? Going to be in Sussex county this coming Sunday. Better be snow christmas day....

RickM · RickM's Garage

Pretty much a 4 inch thick layer of ice right now. However, there is likely more snow in Sussex (not far from me). The light reflection off the ice, on the lawns, does look nice at night though.