problem with replacing brake pads?

Question

I'm trying to replace the front brake pads on my care. I took out the old ones and put the new pads in. However, the caliper won't fit over the new pads and won't go all the way down. What should I do? I think there the right pads.

thanks for the info. I placed the new pad on the rotors. Fits great. However, I bring down the caliper and it won't fit. The back part (the whole part hits the back pad. I just can't figure it out.

Answer 1

let me guess;
assuming that you bought those pads at a Chain store such as Pep, Auto, Advanced.
it could be the pads Seen that a Dozen times
and dave that will work, but yu guna need a socket too, a caliper compressor is like 5$ and lasts a shade tree mechanic a life time,

Answer 2

I am guessing that you didn't compress the caliper piston.

Get a caliper tool (available at most auto parts stores), compress the pistons on the caliper, the caliper and pads should then slide over the rotor without issue.

No offense, but there are certain jobs you do and don't do as a DIY project, brakes definitely fall into the 'don't do' aspect unless you have someone who knows what is going on to help you the first time...:)

Answer 3

There is something called a "C" clamp that auto parts stores AND carpenter tool stores sell. You place it on the piston that closes when you push on the brakes, and the outside of the brake caliper. Turn it and push the piston inward (be sure to use a turkey baster to remove some of the brake fluid from the fluid holder at the engine before you do this; or the fluid will pour up and out, all over the engine! Now put the pads on and you will have plenty of room. I use a 6" C clamp on my car. Then pump the brakes a few times, and pour new brake fluid in the container to keep it full.

Answer 4

First make sure the piston is completely pushed in the caliper, even then it can be difficult to get the caliper over the disk, it has to be lined up pretty much exact since the brake pads are new it leaves you with no "wiggle" room.

Answer 5

Sounds to me like you are low on brake fluid. Try pumping your breaks the next time you want to slow down. Also raise the hood of your car and look at the master cylinder thingy. It is usually located on the fire wall just in front of the steering wheel. They are usually made out of plastic and have a measuring line showing you where to fill it to. Don’t confuse it with the power steering thingy. You could also have air in your brake lines. You can fix this yourself but it is hard without the right tools.

Answer 6

Answer try bleeding off lines to release calipers tightness? or remove ap on master cylinder you have to rebleed lines ethier way to spread apart calipers use scrw drive push open or pair of Channel locks pliers.. you new pads a little wide due the oldones worn down..

Answer 7

This isn't a matter of "think they're the right pads". You should make sure they are the right ones. Go to a dealer, they might run a little more, but are completely worth it compared to aftermarket.

Answer 8

you don't have the caliper piston pushed in all the way, push it in til it won't go any farther.

Answer 9

Go to a junk yard. They will fix it. Auto body shops will work too

Answer 10

Go to the library and pull a reference book (Clinton's) for your car. It will show you how and describe the parts.pp