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Rear Disc Brakes on 03 Vibe GT
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:07 pm
by Pwrhouss
I just bought an 03 Vibe GT. I replaced the front brakes/rotors like any other car. On the back, I took the two caliper bolts out but it wouldn't budge. Are the back different from the front? I've got my Haynes manual coming but I really need to get these done. Any body know how? THanks
Re: Rear Disc Brakes on 03 Vibe GT (Pwrhouss)
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:18 pm
by vibedrivermatt
did you try to blast then with a lubricating penetrant? my favorite is PB blaster. Other than that I dunno I've never removed mine. You can also look in the online service manual for the toyota matrix. Its in the maintenance bay section.
Re: Rear Disc Brakes on 03 Vibe GT (Pwrhouss)
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:41 am
by nightmare22
Take the emergency brake off. Don't ask me how I know. Admin note: put the car in reverse to keep the car from rolling.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:18 am
by nightmare22
Did you get this fixed?
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:13 pm
by Pwrhouss
YeahI realized the guide pins holding the pads on must be taken out. THey were rusted in there pretty bad. I removed them and got the pads and rotors off. I have never done brakes with a setup like this. Usually when I remove a caliper, it is one piece instead of two. THe problem now is I can't just get a new mounting bracket for the caliper but have to buy a complete new one.
Re: Rear Disc Brakes on 03 Vibe GT (Pwrhouss)
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:42 pm
by keithvibe
don't ya hate when you think it's going to be an easy job and turns out to be a hard job