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Help I can't get my brake pads off :(
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:39 pm
by *Jonathan
So I'm attempting to change my brake pads and rotors on all 4 corners of my 94 legacy wagon but on the first wheel (right, rear) I cant get the brake pads to slide out. I removed the bolt to swing the caliper up and the pads are exposed but they wont side out
What do I do?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:55 pm
by rallysam
Did you take out the little metal clips that hold them in there?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:14 pm
by *Jonathan
Hmm no I didnt take anything else off or out.. I just took a look and didnt see any clips that looked removable without taking the pad off first.
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:38 pm
by Splinter
Ya you cant take out the anti rattle clips until the pads are out.
Do they move at all? Can you wiggle them?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:48 pm
by jamal
pull harder? maybe pry on them with a screwdriver or something.
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:13 pm
by Splinter
If you're gonna pry them, make sure you dont scratch the rotors
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:26 pm
by BAC5.2
If your replacing the rotors, pry them out of there.
Spray some PB Blaster or something, just to losen things up. Since they are junk, just do it.
Be mindful of the emergency brake shoes though. You aren't replacing those, so you need to watch out.
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:11 am
by *Jonathan
Thanks so much guys. I just too a screwdriver and yanked them out. I replace the rotors and pads so I wasnt concerned about the rotors. Ahh job well done.... feels good to save money and know they were done right
