Not enough room to install outer brake pad?

[michaelmiller85]

I have installed new brake rotors and have also redone the bearings/seals. I went to put on the new brake pads and don't have enough room to put the new pads on the outer side. Any good techniques. Anything I'm missing.

With the outer pad installed I can't 'bolt up the caliber to the wheel assembly.

Help

[Joe Dirt]

Need to make sure the caliper piston is compressed, and that the slide pins in the caliper move freely

[nitrofarm]

Need to make sure the caliper piston is compressed, and that the slide pins in the caliper move freely

^ Yes to both of the above especially the slide bushings.They are most likely the culprit.

[Pu241]

2x what Joe said!
If the piston is not fully inset or caliper slides are frozen/gummed up then they will not move to their maximum position, leaving you in the position you describe

[WmWatt]

A pair of slip joint pliers will compress the cylinder. Photo #60 at http://www.photobucket.com/Festiva-frontwheel

[michaelmiller85]

Thanks guys for the tips. Got everything on. The slider bolts were the issue.

[Joe Dirt]

Thanks guys for the tips. Got everything on. The slider bolts were the issue.

N/p I'm just right outside collegdale in mcdonald fwiw

[michaelmiller85]

I used to live in Ooltewah, I miss the Chattanooga area so much.