brake problems 86 200x

[yater]

I was trying to change my brake pads (rear) on my 86 200x and I can't get the piston in the caliper to retract at all. New pads won't fit with it all the way out like it is. I noticed a leak in the rubber where the parking brake goes into the caliper. I don't know if these problems are related but a) does it sound like my caliper is wasted b) can I just replace the piece by the parking brake (just the rubber)? Am I missing some trick to get the piston to retract?

[Xowner]

have you had the line disconected from the caliper so that the fluid will come out?



try that

[davham]

Open the bleed screw and use a c-clamp to force the piston back in. Put in your new pads and then bleed the brakes.

Dave