He has an 86+. The brake pads on those don't use those little pins. The
guide pin he is talking about is the major pin the caliper slides on to
center itself as the pads wear. Modern calipers use this type of system,
with a carrier that bolts to the spindle/upright and the caliper
attaches to these pins. There is only one piston that pushes against one
pad. The pad on the other side is in a fixed position. The caliper
itself has to slide on the guide pins to center itself.

Mark

craig cowan wrote:
> 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
>>
>