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  1. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    Yep, I tried using the adjuster (the one on the lever) and it didn't make a difference. I took a video of the cable when I engaged and released the parking brake, and it didn't move (whereas the other side moved noticeably), so I think the cable is probably stuck. Looking at the how-tos of...
  2. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    I replaced the calipers over the last 2 days and bled the brakes (full flush of the old fluid), and everything feels pretty solid now. :) Unfortunately, one of the parking brake cables is refusing to go back in the caliper bracket. :mad: I got everything buttoned up, and I'm inclined heavily to...
  3. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    Ah shoot, that's a good point. I just checked and the auto stores close to me don't stock even the OEM brake lines, so it'd be a couple days. I'm inclined to replace the calipers now, then do the lines later. I'd have to bleed the brakes again, which is :ugh1:, but I also really don't want to...
  4. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    Thanks! I was planning on replacing the calipers and rotors with the Z23 kit from PowerStop at some point anyway. Guess that time is now! :)
  5. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    The parking brake was not on, and yes, I did use the correct tool to rotate it as I compressed it. The passenger side wasn't nearly as hard. Combine this with the fact that the driver side pads were more worn than the passenger side ones, and the rotor was noticeably hotter after the bedding...
  6. yardbirdsax

    Rear brakes always this hard?

    Today I replaced my rear brake pads for the first time since getting the car. On the driver's side, everything came apart okay, but the caliper piston was a BEAST to get to compress. Yes, I got the special tool from AutoZone with the notches, and it fit, but I had to put a wrench on the end just...

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