Chili if you can't lock your brakes with your leg your brakes need servicing NOW. I can lock mine easily with my hand controls , it is vey light at the front though .

Brakes not releasing is a symptom, but don't wait for symptoms. These things need to be rebuilt from time to time, if for no other reason, then simply to get the water out. Water collects in the calipers and rusts the bore.

Wheaties boxes are made from a special space-age material that is ideal for caliper positioning template work. It's lightweight, flexible and easy to cut. It will not scratch your delicate brake parts. Disposable too. Inexpensive. It's made by compressing cellulose fiber into sheets. Children can find thousands of uses for this stuff. Adults can find some too.

In my professional life, I am party to many very serious conversations, so I am thankful that you guys forgive me for these kinds of posts.

Number 1 - No, it doesn't ryhme with squeeks.

Number 2 - By using rebuilt calipers I was able to save a little time - not much but with two small kids under 4 - an hour or two can be valuable.

Number 3 - call me a brake weenie if you want - I think mine came out well -

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1060301360.jpg

Last but not least - Jack - I'm here for you.

Jeremy aka Brake Weenie...

You guys are a hoot!

I wonder how long we can keep this going?

Jack

One more recommendation. Before bleeding the brakes and taking it for a drive after reassembly, do a search on pad to piston gap. Getting the pads back in so that the pistons are resting right against them will be critical to getting a firm pedal. The new seals will have a tendency to "pull" the piston back to its neutral position until they get broken in. Make sure the neutral postion is right against your pad.

One of the best pieces of advice I got from this board was to bleed the first time with the old pads on, then wedge the new pads on for the final. Had a nice firm pedal after only two go arounds.