Car on stands - caliper wont go back on HELP!

[Mustang4119]

I got the left rear done, but now the right rear the pads are on, piston is all the way back and I cant get the caliper to line up with the bolts. Its so hard, im getting so mad.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Take a break, relax for a while, then try again.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Which bolts are you having problems with? The caliper to caliper bracket bolts. Or the caliper bracket to axle bracket bolts.

 

[mity2]

no offense, but if Caliper doesn't fit, then obviously, caliper is not turned back all the way.
They are very simple mechanical device. if u think about it, the ONLY thing that possibly could make it not to fit, or rather "tight" as you or pads are not seated right

i would go back, and check everything. I would pushe on brake pedal, let piston to come out, and try it again

 

[Mustang5L5]

Make sure the notches on the caliper piston are oriented at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions so the pad will seat right against the piston

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Hey man, there are some specific places on the caliper that you MUST clean well and lube with high temp grease. Did you do them?

-caliper slide pins
-caliper 'groove' that pad tab rides in as piston moves

 

[Mustang4119]

Ok guys im done, I had to shave down one of the pads to make it fit. I dont have any slide pins, I didnt see any. I greased up the back of the pads and some what under caliper. Said on the little grease packet. I hope everything goes well, Im driving it tommorow.

 

[Mustang4119]

I pressed the pedal and pumped it and it felt tight. I guess they have to adjust. Also when i pump the brakes i hear like a pump sound on the outside of the car and when i turn the wheel it makes a noise. Maybe because of my car on stands for awhile. I will drive tommorow.

 

[MAXX RS4]

You should definately have slide pins. Otherwise your calipers arn't working correctly. I just had that problem and had no choice but to get new caliper brackets (ford order only ) and slide pins..

 

[Mustang5L5]

Ok guys im done, I had to shave down one of the pads to make it fit. I dont have any slide pins, I didnt see any.

You do have slide pins. They need to be checked and regreased otherwise the caliper won't move freely.

Check your other thread. I posted pics