6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008) Discussion of the 6th generation Maxima. Come see what others are saying.

Rear Brake Slider Pin Issues (HELP!!)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-16-2016, 05:10 AM
  #1  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
ColdCananda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Rear Brake Slider Pin Issues (HELP!!)

( Guide Pins Stuck - Please Help )
Hello, I was trying to change my rear brakes today because the guide pins are sticking causing my brakes to always be pressing onto the rotor. I first noticed this about a month ago. Anyways today I took to a guy who could not get the pins out and refused to take the torch to it.. He's telling me to cut through the bolts and buy new calipers..

I honestly believe that with the torch and some well spend time I can get the pins out and put the new ones in without having to spend money on new calipers..

So am I wrong? or is this guy just a jerk and want's to take the easy (more labour) Road...


thanks
ColdCananda is offline  
Old 02-16-2016, 03:05 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
NIKV69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Bay Shore, NY
Posts: 819
You can rear calipers for 40 bucks and the mountain assembly cheap too. If you are going to hold on to the car I would invest the labor or do it myself.

I never liked the torch. Especially that close to rubber. If they are that frozen I would replace everything.
NIKV69 is offline  
Old 02-16-2016, 03:47 PM
  #3  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
ColdCananda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Hello!

Thank you for your reply!!

So I was able to gently torch and hammer gently where the bolts are on the rear calipers, (About 10 seconds and then hammer a bit) It made it so easy to get the seized bolts out! Replaced the slider pins, pads!

My pads were down to the last few MM'S and I didn't want the worm gear to come out and get stuck and have to absolutely buy new calipers!!

It all worked out! just some info incase anyone else look into this in the future!
ColdCananda is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Clouded
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
141
05-11-2023 04:59 AM
googus
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
6
02-17-2016 04:16 AM
DJLAX152
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
6
02-16-2016 09:01 PM
ehunni7989
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
0
02-15-2016 02:56 PM
Jamielynn17
7th Generation Classifieds (2009-2015)
0
02-11-2016 08:40 AM



Quick Reply: Rear Brake Slider Pin Issues (HELP!!)



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:52 AM.