Rotor replacement question

[Kenny Rogers]

I have read that when replacing brake rotors, use of a C-clamp to squeeze the piston into the caliper makes it easier to fit the caliper & pads over the rotor. I have also heard that in doing this, the ABS system can get damaged.

My rotors vibrate badly during braking, so I am replacing the rotors & pads. I am not sure how to correctly fit the caliper & pads over the new rotors (it's a tight squeeze!). Is there a correct way?

Thanks in advance,

Ken R.

[RidgeRunner]

I've never heard such about the ABS system potentially being damaged by a C clamp. That's what I've always done on mine.

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Originally Posted by Kenny Rogers

I have read that when replacing brake rotors, use of a C-clamp to squeeze the piston into the caliper makes it easier to fit the caliper & pads over the rotor. I have also heard that in doing this, the ABS system can get damaged.

Yes you can do this.. I don't know about damaging the ABS or not.. (Have done it this way several times before on my other Cavs with no ill effects) but I would sugest loosening the bleeder valve a little bit to allow fluid to escape while doing this.. You need to bleed your brakes afterwards.. but then again that should be done any how..
Just be sure not to push the piston back any farther then being flush with the caliper.. (not sure if it's possible to push it 'too far' back)..