1984 GSL-SE Caliper Questions

magpiemini · 04-18-2012, 12:28 AM

First, both the front and rear rotors are single piston, one side, YUCK, even the old English cars used at least two pistons. Any suggestions for better calipers?

Second, I was able to open up the front caliper wide enough for new pads but the rear caliper was a problem. I could not press the piston back, they do work so I know they are not stuck. I could not use new pads, had to put the old pads back in for now.

Is there a trick or special tool for those rear calipers?

2gslse · 04-18-2012, 04:01 AM

The rear calipers have to be turned back in there is a couple small notches on the piston that a tool fits into and turned clockwise ( the tool is usually like a small block or sometimes a pair of needle nose pliers will work)

magpiemini · 04-18-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2gslse

The rear calipers have to be turned back in there is a couple small notches on the piston that a tool fits into and turned clockwise ( the tool is usually like a small block or sometimes a pair of needle nose pliers will work)

DOH! Thanks, I was trying to press them back in.

Garfinkles Motor Works · 04-24-2012, 03:40 PM

The parking brake was not your friend.Try to find a repair book it may save you some time and money .

Pete_89T2 · 04-25-2012, 12:14 PM

^ To what he said, you can download a copy of the factory shop manual here: http://www.wright-here.net/cars/rx7/manuals.html

The 1984 & 1985 editions will have your GSL-SE model covered.

magpiemini · 05-03-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

^ To what he said, you can download a copy of the factory shop manual here: http://www.wright-here.net/cars/rx7/manuals.html

The 1984 & 1985 editions will have your GSL-SE model covered.

I have two now, I just did not read them first. You can lead a dumb-arse to water but he may run away so he don't get wet.

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magpiemini Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 75 Rep Power: 14	1984 GSL-SE Caliper Questions First, both the front and rear rotors are single piston, one side, YUCK, even the old English cars used at least two pistons. Any suggestions for better calipers? Second, I was able to open up the front caliper wide enough for new pads but the rear caliper was a problem. I could not press the piston back, they do work so I know they are not stuck. I could not use new pads, had to put the old pads back in for now. Is there a trick or special tool for those rear calipers? __________________ 1984 RX7 GSL-SE Building for the 24 Hours Of Lemons

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Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 18	The parking brake was not your friend.Try to find a repair book it may save you some time and money .

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Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	^ To what he said, you can download a copy of the factory shop manual here: http://www.wright-here.net/cars/rx7/manuals.html The 1984 & 1985 editions will have your GSL-SE model covered.