rear calipers

[fastsvo]

Hey guys,

I was reading a post on a classic mustang site where the discussion of our rear calipers came into play and how to identify when you have messed up the caliper during the adjustment process.

Interesting I thought....how would I know? When the hand brake lever moves more than a 1/4 of a inch? When it doesn't "return" on it's own (no cable hooked up)?

Thanks,
Eric

[MikeFleming]

It's next to impossible to mess them up with them still on the car. The adjusters can get out of range, but nothing breaks.

Most of the "damage" i see is ten year+ old brake fluid. Which isn't brake fluid anymore after the third year. And, usually, that can be solved with by a proper disassembly and cleaning.

[fastsvo]

Hi Mike,

How about when adjusting them off the car and also assessing the operation of the e-brake arm?

[MikeFleming]

There's still not much to break.

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