umm how do i get the caliper off a d60?

[stoney126]

A bit embarassed to ask but i need to change the pads on the my truck. 89 crewcab w/d60 disc's. I can tfigure out how to get the calipers off. Dont laugh to much

 

[Russ]

Look on the back bottom portion of the caliper

Remove bolt

Slide clip out and spring out

Remove caliper

When you re-install start spring and then slide clip and spring in together

Russ

 

[stoney126]

cool i removed the bolt cut i wasnt sure if that was right. Thanks russ, info is very much appreciated.

 

[Derf00]

Very good pics and good explanation, but keep in mind that depending upon the condition of the 60, the clip may not "slide" out. I had to use a BFH and a large chisle to get the clip to move.

 

[stoney126]

ya mine didnt slide out, but i just gave em a tap with a screwdriver and out they came.
Im having one hell of a time getting they spring and clip back in. I dont know why i cant get it to fit. I cant even get it to line up.

 

[sweetk30]

also look it over good the clips can and do go bad and crack in 2 .

 

[stoney126]

ya the clips look good, gave them and the spring and the nothch that retains them a good cleaning. bout to blow to hell if i cant get the spring back in

 

[sweetk30]

spring rides on top of clip at same time as reinstall.

 

[stoney126]

i can t seem to even get it to lead in at all, dont know what im doing wrong. Taking a lil break as im about to start kicking in the fenders if i continue

Geez changing pads 20 seconds everything else, I tell you when i know.

 

[SUBFAN]

At least you got the bolt out....Mine are really stuck in there....

Suggestions for that?

Sorry about the Hi-Jack

 

[sweetk30]

heat bolt up with tourch till red and then cool off with cold water. this will shock it loose. sometimes need to do this 2-3 times. works great for bleader screws also.

 

[stoney126]

the allen head was stripped on mine, so i busted out the vice grips . goona pick up another toomorow.

 

[81jimmyslt]

Have you tried soaking it in PB blaster?

now back on topic.