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Subject:Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
From:craig cowan
Date:Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:33:41 -0400

Hey Ryan.
Assuming the "guide Pin" is what i think it is.... Go to any FLAPS (I used
Autozone) and get a hardware set. It includes those pad retaining clips,
noise backing plates, and BRAND NEW guide pins.
Take the caliper off the car completely. You will need to anyway if your
going to rebuild it. Now take a small punch and punch it through from one
side. If you have to, cut it in half (assuming you have a replacement
already).

For the caliper you're going to need to compress the piston using a C-clamp
to put the new dust boot on. Check the quality of your bleaders while you
have the caliper off.... i've seen way to many calipers with one or both
bleeders seized or already broken!

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
Western PA

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 6:03 PM, Ryan <easywind1975@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Arghh,  spring cleaning just got nasty...  Was attempting to remedy a
> sticking caliper on my 86 2wd, the lower caliper pin is all garbaged up and
> will not come nice and easy like the top one.  I've got a rebuild kit on
> the
> way for the caliper (beat up dust boot) but two things;
>
> 1.  How do I get this partially siezed slide pin out?  It will come out
> about an inch, that's it.
>
> 2.  Where can I get a replacement, or does anyone have one they're willing
> to part with and ship out quickly for a reasonable price.
>
> Ryan
>
> Western PA
>

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