3gmitsuBMR

So I've got to get to work today, but cant until this is solved.

I was replaceing some lugs on my car and had to remove the brake rotors and caliper assmebly. When I took them off they came off together, but I didnt realize I wouldnt be able to get them back on with all 5 lugs.

I NEED TO GET THE CALIPER OFF OF THE ROTOR. There seems to be a lip on the outside edge of the rotor from wear that's keeping the rotor in place. How can I release the brake pressure to remove the rotor from the caliper's grip??? The rotor will turn, but wont pull out.

I NEED HELP!!!!!

sive ick

remove the brake fluid resevoir cap?that releases the pressure

3gmitsuBMR

ill try that! Thanks.

Any other suggestions?

Atlantis

DO NOT put air in the system to release. The you'll ahve to bleed and all that. try jsut taking the cap off. can you get the pads out?

3gmitsuBMR

wouldnt the rotor have to be off to get the pads out? I tried taking the cap off, nothing happened, still cant release the rotor.

Atlantis

no the pads can come out without the rotor coming off. ive done numerous brake jobs. the caliper has two pieces. One the housing of the piston, two the bracket. pull the housing first. that comes off by two bolts on the back side. and the same with the bracket. what steps have you done so far?

sive ick

just take the cap off and pry the rotor inbetween the slot on the caliper,that the easiest way to compress the caliper piston.

3gmitsuBMR

my caliper is one solid piece, im gonna go downstairs and try some more stuff. BRB

and THANKS

3gmitsuBMR

DONE!!!

Thanks guys. I ended up taking the two parts of the caliper apart and going that route.

THANKS!!!!!

Atlantis

Sure thing. I <3 brakes