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Por_sha911 05-17-2006 06:04 PM

Trouble getting the Brake Caliper back on.
 
Had trouble getting getting the Right Front rotor off. If felt like it was hanging up on something but I couldn't see anything. Finally just gave it a strong yank and it came off. Had the rotor turned and went to put it back on. Everything looks good. Problem: I can't get the caliper to line up properly to get the bolts in. :confused: Its as if someone moved the holes. The Caliper seems to be bumping up against the backing plate. I thought it might be one of the wheel bearings but the rotor turns very smoothly without any wobble. All I can think of is to take the whole thing apart and start over. :mad:
Any suggestions?

John Brandt 05-17-2006 06:41 PM

did you remount the rotor the wrong way on the hub? is that even possible???

Hugh R 05-17-2006 06:43 PM

Try stuffing the piston back in the caliper with a "C" clamp a little to give you more wiggle room.

Por_sha911 05-17-2006 06:51 PM

John: I don't think I would have gotten that far if that was the case but I'll check it tomarrow.
Hugh: The caliper slides easily onto the rotor. It just won't line up with the holes.

Por_sha911 05-18-2006 08:39 AM

Bump from yesterday. Anyone?

John Brandt 05-18-2006 09:33 AM

are you sure that you have the caliper from the proper side of the car and its not upside down? The Bleed nipple points up

bkreigsr 05-18-2006 10:54 AM

is the bolt hitting the stong guards? maybe the guards moved during the process. (good time to take them off anyway)
if its only a 64th or 32nd, probably okay re-dress the holes. measure hub ear spacing and caliper holes to see which needs dressing.
Bill K

Por_sha911 05-18-2006 06:25 PM

Time to admit stupidity. After a good nights sleep and a fresh look, it turned out to be the hard line was not allowing the caliper to line up. I was being too gentle with it. All is well. Thanks for the replies.


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