Changing rear s14 Brake pads - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

rb25crazy · 10-22-2009, 08:59 PM

is there an easier way to "turn the piston in to the caliper" i bought that little piston tool thing and you just ratchet it in. but, the problem i had was that well the caliper PUSHES OUT and it wont stay in place. so my solution was to make a zip tie rope and then tie it to the lower caliper bolt while having the top caliper bolt bolted in. but, then the top caliper bolt would slide out when i applied to much force. so i ended up having to HOLD THE CALIPER and then RATCHET with the other hand it took me 2 hours.

so i want to know what the zilvia gods know.

this is for an s14 rear brake as well...

projectRDM · 10-22-2009, 09:45 PM

Just like we've said a million times, if it's unnecessarily hard to twist back in, the caliper is seized.

In over a dozen years I've only seen a couple of rear calipers that weren't. Go buy new ones.

rb25crazy · 10-22-2009, 10:28 PM

ohhhh, ok that sounds like a great idea didnt know that they were seized up then never mind that definetly clears up everything than.

aled · 10-22-2009, 10:56 PM

Every time I've replaced rear pads, the calipers had to be too, for that very reason.

240sxxs · 10-22-2009, 11:05 PM

is there anyways that you can take some picture of your rears brake.....cause i dont know what rear caliper i had...is either is 300zx or stock s14

markapple0507 · 10-22-2009, 11:09 PM

so then where can we get these calipers you great ones speak of..... if i don't want to go to vatozone and grab me a set of those and don't have a need to upgrade

SoguRacing · 10-22-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aled

Every time I've replaced rear pads, the calipers had to be too, for that very reason.

you probably let the piston go out too far so it seized...not because of age.

*ManoNegra* · 10-22-2009, 11:16 PM

Removing the master cylinder cap also makes turning the piston easier
and fyi, I just got the rebuild kit for the rear from Kragen
comes with everything needed except new pistons and it's only ~$20.

*ManoNegra* · 10-22-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240sxxs

is there anyways that you can take some picture of your rears brake.....cause i dont know what rear caliper i had...is either is 300zx or stock s14

what??? they look nothing alike

z32

s chassis look like this

s13 and s14 are identical except for the e-brake hook

rb25crazy · 10-22-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

Removing the master cylinder cap also makes turning the piston easier
and fyi, I just got the rebuild kit for the rear from Kragen
comes with everything needed except new pistons and it's only ~$20.

is it $20 for both calipers? or just one lol i knlow dumb question. also was the rebuild kit for s14 or z32? asking b/c you posted up pics and i didnt know which you were referrring to.

thanks

markapple0507 · 10-22-2009, 11:41 PM

Cool alright thanks ill have to check mine

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Just like we've said a million times, if it's unnecessarily hard to twist back in, the caliper is seized.

In over a dozen years I've only seen a couple of rear calipers that weren't. Go buy new ones.

is this based on personal experience or what. because that's a lot of years and a lot of cars. it can be just from age they go out.. just wondering

240sxxs · 10-22-2009, 11:46 PM

snap..lol...i need to know what rear caliper of disc brake...lol

projectRDM · 10-23-2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markapple0507

is this based on personal experience or what. because that's a lot of years and a lot of cars. it can be just from age they go out.. just wondering

I wouldn't say it if I was just making shit up. I bought and salvaged over 60 240s when I was running my shop and have serviced dozens others over the last decade and a half. Very few from any car I've ever touched have been in good condition.

10-22-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
rb25crazy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Age: 35 Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Changing rear s14 Brake pads is there an easier way to "turn the piston in to the caliper" i bought that little piston tool thing and you just ratchet it in. but, the problem i had was that well the caliper PUSHES OUT and it wont stay in place. so my solution was to make a zip tie rope and then tie it to the lower caliper bolt while having the top caliper bolt bolted in. but, then the top caliper bolt would slide out when i applied to much force. so i ended up having to HOLD THE CALIPER and then RATCHET with the other hand it took me 2 hours. so i want to know what the zilvia gods know. this is for an s14 rear brake as well...

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Just like we've said a million times, if it's unnecessarily hard to twist back in, the caliper is seized. In over a dozen years I've only seen a couple of rear calipers that weren't. Go buy new ones. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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240sxxs Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: o were Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is there anyways that you can take some picture of your rears brake.....cause i dont know what rear caliper i had...is either is 300zx or stock s14 __________________ The pretty one Arn't free and the free one Arn't pretty

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240sxxs Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: o were Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	snap..lol...i need to know what rear caliper of disc brake...lol __________________ The pretty one Arn't free and the free one Arn't pretty

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10-22-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
rb25crazy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Age: 35 Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	ohhhh, ok that sounds like a great idea didnt know that they were seized up then never mind that definetly clears up everything than.

10-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
aled Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chesterfield, MO Age: 30 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Every time I've replaced rear pads, the calipers had to be too, for that very reason.

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markapple0507 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Age: 31 Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	so then where can we get these calipers you great ones speak of..... if i don't want to go to vatozone and grab me a set of those and don't have a need to upgrade

10-22-2009, 11:16 PM	#8
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Removing the master cylinder cap also makes turning the piston easier and fyi, I just got the rebuild kit for the rear from Kragen comes with everything needed except new pistons and it's only ~$20.