brake installation help!

fordgtMember

I am installing the front and rear calipers and am having trouble getting the spacers back in in between the the caliper and the mounting flange any ideas? thanks

2/18/017:11 AM

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Terry M (Guest)

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Originally posted by fordgt:
I am installing the front and rear calipers and am having trouble getting the spacers back in in between the the caliper and the mounting flange any ideas? thanks

Try opening the bleed valve, then use a large c-clamp to push the piston in. Do it slowly! The pistons should move very easy with the valve open. Close the valve before taking off the c-clamp. This will help to keep air from being sucked into the system

2/19/017:41 PM

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