Ok folks.

I am in the middle of changing the front brake pads and with the new pads on, I cannot get enough clearance to clear the spacers on the end of the caliper bolts (approx 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch).

The piston caliper is colapsed completely.

Edit: this is the only thing I can think of...however it will not colapse any further and appears completely flush with the bracket.

I remember this issue on my 91, however can't remember for the life of me how I finally corrected it.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

anyone?

 

Sounds like you either have the wrong pads or rotors. What did you change?

 

crack open the bleeder to see if the piston will compress a little more
if it does, your brake hose is clogged, time for a new one

if the piston surface is perfectly flat with the caliper body then dont waste your time opening the bleeder, i would say check the parts at the parts store, bring your pads in and ask to see a second set of pads, compare thickness

 

i was just planning on changing the pads...I think the material thickness is just too much...never seen that much material on pads before (almost 7/16 on each pad)