I am doing my rear brake pads. I got the rear piston tool from AutoZone.
The problem is the piston does not turn. I used a lot of force but the piston only make about 1/2 turn and wouldn't turn any more.
So I'm stuck. I can't push the piston in. Anyone had same problem before? I need some help.

THanks in advance.

Jeff

 

Frozen Caliper, get a new one...

 

I thought about that. But is there anyway I can get the old pads back and drive to an autoparts store?
Thanks.

 

That's odd. It might be a frozen caliper. Try putting some wd-40 to loosen it.

 

What can happen if I have a frozen caliper? Are my brakes still working or no?
I used some WD40 on it but it's still not turning.

 

If you have a frozen caliper that sucker is not moving, it's a stiff. You'll need to replace it. You've go nothing to loose at this point with the old one, so try beating it with a hammer to knock it loose. Hopefuly you'll just have rust. You can also try to heat it up (use caution).

Are you sure your doing it right?

 

I think I am doing it right. There isn't much I can do wrong. As far as I understand the piston should turn easily. I saw people on this board using a plier to turn it. Given how much more force the tool can offer than a plier, I think it should at least turn.Thanks.

Jeff

 

I had the same problem i managed to finnally get the pads back on and take it to get a new caliper pain in the *** though i guess the rear calipers have a tendency to go bad im gunna redo my whole brake system this summer should be interesting

 

i heard that you have to push in hard and then twist..it's not supposed to be easy...?

 

Put it all back together with old pads and go to Autozone to pick up a new caliper.

 

it turns doesnt push, the outside boot sometimes sticks. Spray it with WD-40 and turn it down in. I took mine all the way out and then turned it back in for mine was sticking.

 

Which tool did you get? CAn you post a pic of it installed in your caliper? Believe it or not, it's not hard to improperly install the spreader so the force is not actually pushing in on the piston. I did so myself, when I first bought my tool. And the forum concluded frozen piston....it was crazy. I did my rears at 94k and there was nothing wrong with the pistons.

 

I just put the old pads in and undid everything. I looked into that, there doesn't seem to be rust and boor doesn't seem to stick to the piston.
I tested with the old pads on. The caliper push the pads fine when I apply the brake. Why it doesn't turn and goes in?

 

same problem, i still have mine on lol, how much does a new one cost?

 

I just finished puting my rears on about 15 min ago. It wouldn't turn for nothing so I turned it the opposite way then I turned it the correct way and it went in still with alot of force but I got it in.

 

i can't remember but i think it cost me around $100 for a rear caliper...i could be wrong, i don't recall the actual price at this moment.

 

got pics??

so the frong pistons u push in? w/ clamp?

and rear u have to twist??

thanks

 

Autozone referb is around a buck 20 i think and if you can wait get one online for a little cheaper this one is for a 98 maxima SE idk which one you have or if the brake set up is the same for your so i would suggest looking up your yr and model http://www.autopartswarehouse.com

 

Flushing the brake fluid every couple years will keep moisture out of the system and will keep the calipers from freezing up.

Brake fluid is WAY cheaper than new calipers.

I purchased a set of Speedbleeders, and that made the job very easy for one person. If you've got a friend to help out, or at least slowly push the pedal, they aren't needed.

Keep your fluid flushed.

 

i gots a 97, where can i get some speed bleeders??

also, how bout the pistons in back? front??
front = c clamp to push in?
back = twist w/ special tool?

 

http://www.speedbleeder.com

 

that looks good.. now i can do it myself..

was installing it easy?? simply just remove old, did the old one leak or did u have to drain then install new ones?

thanks

 

Take the old one out, put the new one in.... then bleed the brakes.