Rear brake caliper will not compress enough to install new pads. Anybody with any tips that could help would be greatly appreciated. Or if you have some steps to take to install new pads, this is my first time with this 4 wheeler. Thanks for your time.

 

Make sure your E-BRAKE adjustment bolt is backed off enough....(if ya still have the e-brake)[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

yeah, it's always been that damn parking brake when I couldn't get it compressed enough. Take the parking brake adjusting bolt all the way out, or take the whole parking brake assembly off until you get the pads installed. If you already have a block off plate, try taking it off to give it a little more room.

 

Thanks guys ill give that a try tonight.

 

With one old pad still laid on top of the piston, take a pair of channel locks and compress the piston. Done deal.