I think I blew it...
So I followed the procedure to unlock the parking brake, so I could lube sliding surfaces. Took apart and found I need new pads. Got a set. Went to put in, and... can't push the piston in. Google it. Ok, have to start the car, pull up on the parking brake 3 times, push down 3 times, then hold down, and it's supposed to pull the piston all the way.
It decided to push all the way out...
and one piston is now out.
One side has a board firmly clamped and won't let go, the other side, well I think it's screwed as the board fell out and so did the piston. New caliper time on both sides? time to have it towed? what do I do now?
Why is this so complicated??? I just wanted to lube the frickin pad ears, only to have now bricked the car.
So I followed the procedure to unlock the parking brake, so I could lube sliding surfaces. Took apart and found I need new pads. Got a set. Went to put in, and... can't push the piston in. Google it. Ok, have to start the car, pull up on the parking brake 3 times, push down 3 times, then hold down, and it's supposed to pull the piston all the way.
It decided to push all the way out...
and one piston is now out.
One side has a board firmly clamped and won't let go, the other side, well I think it's screwed as the board fell out and so did the piston. New caliper time on both sides? time to have it towed? what do I do now?
Why is this so complicated??? I just wanted to lube the frickin pad ears, only to have now bricked the car.