2k5 Ranger Bolt Pistons

MojoX · 10-03-2009, 04:05 PM

Okay, so it wasn't my bearing. YAY. It was my brake pads. YAY.

However, I seem to have another issue.

There are two bolts that hold the caliper in place. Both bolts screw into some sort of piston. One of the pistons is frozen in place.

Now what?

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 10-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Now you either unseize the caliper slide pin, or replace the caliper bracket and get new slide pins.

MojoX · 10-04-2009, 05:17 AM

Do I just pound the Hell out of it?

Nhaz · 10-04-2009, 08:55 AM

sounds like its torch time. Get it really hot where the along the cast where the threads of the bolt are.

When it comes apart be sure to use antiseize compound/paste on the sliders when you put them back.

**AllanD** · 10-04-2009, 10:18 AM

The calipers bolt to the Caliper pins which slide into the caliper bracket

The factory uses a scant ammount of grease and water can get
inside from wheeling... I strongly recommend that EVERYONE with
two piston calipers remove their calipers then the pins from the
brackets and coat them with a good waterproof (preferably synthetic)
grease, this will "head off" most future problems.

AD

MojoX · 10-04-2009, 12:47 PM

I've picked up some "gunk" and have been spraying it where it meets the housing and bashing it with a hammer every 15 minutes or so. I'll break out the torch later after the Browns lose.

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MojoX New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	2k5 Ranger Bolt Pistons Okay, so it wasn't my bearing. YAY. It was my brake pads. YAY. However, I seem to have another issue. There are two bolts that hold the caliper in place. Both bolts screw into some sort of piston. One of the pistons is frozen in place. Now what?
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Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Year: 1991/1997/2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Ranger/SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L/3.0L/6.4L Class: 4x4 Used For: Play toy/Daily Driver/Grocery Getter Posts: 7,469 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Now you either unseize the caliper slide pin, or replace the caliper bracket and get new slide pins. __________________ http://www.coastmountaincrawlers.com 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 1997 Ranger - reg cab flare side, 3.0L, M5OD-R1, 4x4, 4.56 gears, 6" lift, 33" MT's. 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock
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10-04-2009, 05:17 AM	#3
MojoX New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Do I just pound the Hell out of it?
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Nhaz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Great White North, Ottawa, Canada Year: 1998 and a few Make: Ranger+Ranger+E Model: XLT + XL Engine: 4.0 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 2500+ kilometers a month Posts: 882 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	sounds like its torch time. Get it really hot where the along the cast where the threads of the bolt are. When it comes apart be sure to use antiseize compound/paste on the sliders when you put them back. __________________ Damage to the Mercedes that cut me off. front end Gone : cost $8000+ Damage to my truck ..my tire bead. Cost. $20 to pull the tire off and reseat it. it was leaking air
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AllanD RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: East-Central Pennsylvania Year: 1987... sorta Make: Ford Model: Ranger Supercab Engine: '93 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Roadtrip Warrior Posts: 7,169 Rep Power: 47 iTrader: (18)	The calipers bolt to the Caliper pins which slide into the caliper bracket The factory uses a scant ammount of grease and water can get inside from wheeling... I strongly recommend that EVERYONE with two piston calipers remove their calipers then the pins from the brackets and coat them with a good waterproof (preferably synthetic) grease, this will "head off" most future problems. AD __________________ Gun Control - A theory espoused by some monumentally stupid people; who claim to believe, against all logic and common sense, that a violent predator who ignores the laws prohibiting them from robbing, raping, kidnapping, torturing and killing their fellow human beings will obey a law telling them that they cannot own a gun.
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10-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
MojoX New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I've picked up some "gunk" and have been spraying it where it meets the housing and bashing it with a hammer every 15 minutes or so. I'll break out the torch later after the Browns lose.
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