tristarionTSI Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Rear Brake piston looks like it is pushed all the way out. I do not know if it is push in or screw in. And do you need a special tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I'm pretty sure it just pushes back in, you can use a C-Clamp. Refer to the FSM: http://www.starquestgarage.com/ EDIT: Jimmy knows. However, refer to the FSM (factory service manual) for similar situations. Edited February 27, 2009 by dmyers151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 The rears screw in. They make a special tool that you use with a 3/8 drive ratchet. Most auto parts stores carry them, around 15 bucks. Let me see if I can find a pic. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristarionTSI Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm pretty sure it just pushes back in, you can use a C-Clamp. Refer to the FSM: http://www.starquestgarage.com/ The backside of the caliper has which I think is anti-lock, either way it has a boot on the backside and you can not put any pressure on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah, I edited my post, I haven't done brakes on a SQ in years, can't remember. Jimmy is right, they screw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 From NAPA: http://partimages2.genpt.com/partimages/219521.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristarionTSI Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 From NAPA: http://partimages2.genpt.com/partimages/219521.jpg I was going the right way, I have the tool but can not budge it at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 It should turn clockwise while looking at the caliper. The ratchet should be set on "tighten" and not loosen. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristarionTSI Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 It should turn clockwise while looking at the caliper. The ratchet should be set on "tighten" and not loosen. Jimmy It is pushed out really far, with that hinder it any? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierquest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 yes as stated above the rears screw in, this is how the E-brake fucntions. I like to use a little lubrication(wd-40 or similar) on the rubber boot to keep it from twisting with the piston and tearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 It shouldn't. They can be a bear to turn at times. Try loosening the cap on the reservior a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 According to the FSM, you need to disconnect the emergency brake cable and lock pin. Page 5-31 at : http://www.starquestgarage.com/manuals/ser...ice-parking.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenmarrow Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I just did the rear brakes on the 89 today.. They were a real SOB.. had to take them off the car and use a punch and hammer to get these to turn after soaking with PB Blaster.. This car had been sitting for 14 years and things are just tuff to move on it.. and the reason behind "if it at first does not move, get a BIGGER hammer".. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristarionTSI Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I just did the rear brakes on the 89 today.. They were a real SOB.. had to take them off the car and use a punch and hammer to get these to turn after soaking with PB Blaster.. This car had been sitting for 14 years and things are just tuff to move on it.. and the reason behind "if it at first does not move, get a BIGGER hammer".. Good luck Got the piston back in, now brakes dragging, gonna adjust and bleed. they were a bear Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Bleed until you get clean fluid. Did you lube the caliper bolts before you put them back in? Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristarionTSI Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Oh yeah! LOL! nothing comes off before being sprayed, than lubed on the way in!1 Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Check the adjustment on the e-brake, with new pads, it may be too tight. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Do you know why they are dragging? Its because that crusty piston turned back into that crusty cylinder and the oring that seals the fluid in is also crusty in the groove it lays in. The boot you saw on the outside is also supposed to turn on the piston in a groove. All those crusty surfaces is the main reason the rear brakes stick and don't work (worth a damn) on most all of these cars. The parking brake lever on the back, the wedge and center piston stick too because of those stacked spring washers that bind in the back side because they rust and stick the e-brake on. If you just screwed the piston back in all you did was force it past rust to put on new pads but they will drag and slow you down all the time because they can not release. Have to 100% completely tear them down to rebuild them or just replace them. It takes some patience to get the wedge back in under the parking lever unless you have the tool to press the spring washers down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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