rear brake piston caliper

[jimmy c]

How do I get the caliper piston to retract on Carter go kart

[BuggyMaster]

Is it a hydraulic system or does it have a metal rod connected to the caliper?

[jimmy c]

Thank you for your response. It is a hydraulic system. I am starting to wonder if it retracts at all.

[BuggyMaster]

Typically, you can use a C-Clamp to compress it back down. It just compresses in.

[BuggyMaster]

You also need to make sure that you have backed off the emergency brake screw. Otherwise the piston will only go till it backs into it.

[SYCARMS]

Also when you compress the piston make sure you open the bleeder valve on the caliper , otherwise the reverse pressure created will blow out the master cylinder. TOM

[olderthan]

take the cap off brake cylinder
back off emergency brake screw
push shoe and caliper against rotor
will probaly be enough use c clamp if needed
put back together w/new pads
adjust brake screw out brake cap back on
pump brakes add brake fluid if needed
go have some fun