2002 Arctic Cat 375 Brake Caliper Piston Stuck
#1
2002 Arctic Cat 375 Brake Caliper Piston Stuck
Hey guys,
Working on a 2002 Arctic Cat 375 4x4, trying to replace the brake pads since the brakes are really bad, everything else on the bike is good. So I took all three calipers off the hub, all sets of the pads we're really worn, maybe 1/16" left on each pad. I can't get the new pads in now. I can't even get both pads in the caliper, let alone around the rotor. The pistons are still sticking out on all 3 calipers. I've tried PB blaster on them, and have been trying C clamps. It's very difficult to get them in the calipers though. I have had them on them, and even with cranking them tighter the pistons really aren't moving.
Am I missing something here? Is it possible that all three calipers have seized pistons? Or is there something more that I need to do. I'm kinda out of thoughs, and I'm considering taking the calipers off and seeing if a local shop can look at them, and maybe possibly rebuild them.
I'd like to get input though, before I spend more $ on the machine.
Thanks in advance.
Working on a 2002 Arctic Cat 375 4x4, trying to replace the brake pads since the brakes are really bad, everything else on the bike is good. So I took all three calipers off the hub, all sets of the pads we're really worn, maybe 1/16" left on each pad. I can't get the new pads in now. I can't even get both pads in the caliper, let alone around the rotor. The pistons are still sticking out on all 3 calipers. I've tried PB blaster on them, and have been trying C clamps. It's very difficult to get them in the calipers though. I have had them on them, and even with cranking them tighter the pistons really aren't moving.
Am I missing something here? Is it possible that all three calipers have seized pistons? Or is there something more that I need to do. I'm kinda out of thoughs, and I'm considering taking the calipers off and seeing if a local shop can look at them, and maybe possibly rebuild them.
I'd like to get input though, before I spend more $ on the machine.
Thanks in advance.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)