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rodent_infested_03 05-17-2018 12:33 PM

Rear brake question
 
Just confirming that I need a special rental caliper tool to twist the caliper in so I can fit new pads is this the correct method?

Tarzan 05-17-2018 12:58 PM

You can get away with a square metal bar of the right size.
Are you sure Gen 5 still uses twist-in pistons? Gen 6 is push-in.

rodent_infested_03 05-17-2018 01:59 PM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....5d20d3c6ed.jpgThis is the rear caliper

Theslaking 05-17-2018 02:27 PM

Yeah, I have the $3 square type. Works just fine.

rodent_infested_03 05-17-2018 03:15 PM

Well I rented this kit from O'Reilly and it kind of fit but it worked! Thanks everybody!https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....8faea73686.jpg

Prophecy99 05-18-2018 06:04 AM

no rotor replacement?

Tarzan 05-18-2018 08:17 AM

My bad, I thought that 5 gen would be the same kind of piston as 3d gen had. I wonder if an angle grinder key would work on this piston???

Apparently, where you are things don't rust - they get moldy :)

rodent_infested_03 05-18-2018 01:22 PM

The rotors were pretty rusty from sitting 2 years in mud. Lol I know it looks like mold it's actually a product by Rust-Oleum that removes rust and creates a white chalky substance when it's working until it's scraped and washed away https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....7b8b6d46af.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....e6b6ea2f95.jpg


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