brake???

[dylokjai]

1st is there a difference between ABS and NO ABS
the autozone guy asked i didnt know so i said no it's an 89 240sx

Anyways i changed my brakes pads today didnt finish tho but i took the lower bolt off the caliper then lift it up tookout the pads put the new one then used a tool to push the piston back in(open the braek fuild resivoir before doing this) then while putting the caliper in the outter pad is not letting teh caliper in helppp? is there a diff between abs and non abs pads? or did i forget something?

[g6civcx]

Front or rear?

You will have to wiggle the pads and the piston a little bit. When they hit the right angle they will slide right in. Also make sure the piston is in as far as possible.

[aznpoopy]

don't forget its a floating caliper...

you can push it backwards quite a bit while the top guide bolt is still in.

[ManoNegra]

Man, couldn't you just pop your hood and look for the ABS unit? Chances are you don't have it though. And changing brakes is always a pita first time around. Easy as pie once you've had some practice.

[PhilthyS13]

Or you could look for an abs light on your dash.

The abs cars will have a ring with teeth on it around the back of the hub and a little square magnet sticking out behind the rotor. S13's only had abs in the front.

[g6civcx]

S13's only had abs in the front.

Can you clarify what this comment means?

[PhilthyS13]

Can you clarify what this comment means?

Oops. I apologize for being vague. I meant only the front brakes have the abs sensors. The rears aren't as obvious.

[dylokjai]

Front or rear?

You will have to wiggle the pads and the piston a little bit. When they hit the right angle they will slide right in. Also make sure the piston is in as far as possible.

the pushed the piston all the way back already...still no help...

[dylokjai]

are the pin guide and pin boot able to move back and forth? on both of them? or just one?