Rear disc brake pads change, 1996 Z28?

quite a bit of research with good friend Google, and the best I could find was that a special tool might be needed to "screw down" the calipers (instead of the C-clamp method).

Yes, they are different. This is because the rear discs have a mechanical component which allows them to be used as parking brakes.

Don't consider trying to push them back into the bores with a C-clamp.

There is a special tool to screw them back in, but I have never had to use it.

You might do well to spend a few bucks and get a manual for this car.

I've worked on a few cars with rear disc brakes. In all those cases it was possible (provided the piston was not seizing) to turn the piston back in with a large flat-blade screwdriver or a pair of needle-nose pliers.

I've also noticed that many auto parts emporia now sell a rear-disc piston tool that attaches to your 3/8" ratchet. It is a cube of metal with various styles of protrusions meant to engage pistons of several types. The tool is less than $20.

Yup, so don't pull the e-brake before jacking the car like I did. Took me a while to figure out why the caliper wouldn't come off...

When I changed the rear pads I didn't use any special tool. Not sure if I used a c-clamp either. However, there were instructions included with the pads, which I never read though.

Never a bad idea.

Ulf

Oh, the karma. Went to start the car this morning, and the engine now has a loud knock. Bummer. Doesn't vary in loudness with RPMs either, so probably a main bearing :( . Brakes are the last of my worries, now.

Once the car was paid off, I resolved to pick up a manual, but never got around to it... Needed it once, and borrowed it from the library. Something tells me amazon's going to be getting quite a few $$$ from me (LT1 rebuild, Haynes, etc).

That being said, can anyone recommend some good literature on LT1 overhaul?

Thanks, Josh

Josh:

Had a buddy who bought a 1989 C4 a couple of Summers ago. When he brought it by to show me, I remarked on the knock (rattle) in the bottom end of the engine. I did a little research, and found out that the dual-mass flywheel used on the 6 spd was the culprit. I found one at Carolina Clutch (best price) and threw it in for him, voila!

Bush

loud knock. Bummer.

Brakes are the last of my worries, now.

to it... Needed it once, and borrowed it from the library. Something tells me amazon's going to be getting quite a few $$$ from me (LT1 rebuild, Haynes, etc).

Good to know. Had the flywheel cracked or flung a bolt, causing it to be unbalanced? If it's the flywheel, what should I look for? Thanks, josh

loud knock. Bummer.

Brakes are the last of my worries, now.

around to it... Needed it once, and borrowed it from the library. Something tells me amazon's going to be getting quite a few $$$ from me (LT1 rebuild, Haynes, etc).

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