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front brake caliper stuck out

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by prock, May 24, 2009.

  1. prock

    prock Member

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    I've taken my pads off my front brake caliper to check them but now I can't seem to get them back on because the caliper is stuck out. How do I cause it to retract a bit so I can fit it back on the disc?
     
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    Slowly and carefully with a C-clamp.
     
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    Dont forget to loosen the bleeder screw. :)
     
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    after reinstalling it check and make sure there isn't a cause for it to be stuck out or staying applied. it should push back without opening the bleeder, at least some anyway.
     
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    No. You don't have to bleed them to push the piston back in.
     
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