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1981 single piston rear brake caliper - help!
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<blockquote data-quote="mcgovern61" data-source="post: 76081" data-attributes="member: 59"><p>Bleeding:</p><p></p><p>The shape of the caliper traps air at the top because the bleeder screw sits below the highest point on the caliper.</p><p></p><p>Unbolt the caliper from the bracket and remove it.</p><p></p><p>Push the piston all the way in and clamp it so that it cannot come out. (I have a pair of large jaw channel locks that fit over the caliper at the piston that work well enough.) You can also stick a block of wood in there. All you are trying to do is hold the piston all the way in.</p><p></p><p>Make sure the bleeder screw is facing up and go ahead and bleed. (Absolutely do NOT let the rear reservoir go below half full while bleeding!)</p><p></p><p>After there is no air bubbles and you have a good stream of fluid, install caliper and push pedal until the piston contacts the pads.</p><p></p><p>Top off the reservoir, close cover and now press the pedal several times to tighten up the brakes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcgovern61, post: 76081, member: 59"] Bleeding: The shape of the caliper traps air at the top because the bleeder screw sits below the highest point on the caliper. Unbolt the caliper from the bracket and remove it. Push the piston all the way in and clamp it so that it cannot come out. (I have a pair of large jaw channel locks that fit over the caliper at the piston that work well enough.) You can also stick a block of wood in there. All you are trying to do is hold the piston all the way in. Make sure the bleeder screw is facing up and go ahead and bleed. (Absolutely do NOT let the rear reservoir go below half full while bleeding!) After there is no air bubbles and you have a good stream of fluid, install caliper and push pedal until the piston contacts the pads. Top off the reservoir, close cover and now press the pedal several times to tighten up the brakes. [/QUOTE]
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