Brake Caliper Piston is Stuck

[kytrex]

Hello,

I am changing my front rotors and pads on my 93 Mazda Protege DX. I am having trouble pushing the caliper piston back into the bore. I have tried everything including a C-clamp but it wont budge. Do I need to bleed something?? Thanks so much

[deadly_sleeper]

Hello,

I am changing my front rotors and pads on my 93 Mazda Protege DX. I am having trouble pushing the caliper piston back into the bore. I have tried everything including a C-clamp but it wont budge. Do I need to bleed something?? Thanks so much

open up the bleeder screw and then use the C clamp. there is probably too much pressure to keep it from going back in.

[Henchman]

Is your reservoir cap off?

[Beerizfood]

Make sure the flex line isnt kinked or it will stop the flow of fluid and prevent you from pushing the piston back in.

[ivan15]

I will be rebuilding my calipers next week because one side is more worn out then the other side. I believe that they are sticking.

Does any one know if I should use anti seize compound on the bolts that holds the brake caliper in place or they might unscrew easier if I use it?

[Mazda_Powered]

i use anti seize, just make sure to TQ them to spec.

only places i don't use anti seize is the wheel studs

JACK.

[Wilyb]

maybe the caliper is seized?!?

[ivan15]

Which pads are better Duralast from Auto Zone or Wearever from Advanced. They both come with a life time warranty, but I hear Auto Zone also covers wear.