Preecematt Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Hi all, tried changing the pads & discs on my mk3 focus today. Done it all textbook the only problem is the sliders will not 'lock' to what they were when I took them off. I've taken them apart again used the different pads but I can not for the life of me figure out what is wrong. The caliper isn't even sitting right, pads are like for like. I'm stumped & at the verge of setting the car on fire lol Edited May 7, 2016 by alexp999 More descriptive title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Pics might help? Cant really visualise whats wrong atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preecematt Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Light stopped play and to be honest I didn't think to take pictures. The 2 nuts/sliders that hold the caliper in won't go back in all the way, they stay level with the plastic cap & go extremely tight & you can still take the caliper off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Its always a good idea to do one side at a time so that you have a reference point if stuck. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preecematt Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 1 minute ago, williamweb said: Its always a good idea to do one side at a time so that you have a reference point if stuck. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC I've done that as I've only got one axle stand. I'm totally baffled. The pads fit perfect, the piston has been wound as far back as it will go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The clue must be that the caliper isn't sitting straight and the caliper bolt holes aren't lining up with the caliper carrier. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, williamweb said: The clue must be that the caliper isn't sitting straight and the caliper bolt holes aren't lining up with the caliper carrier. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preecematt Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 It's not sitting right but why not? That's what I don't understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Are the springs on the pads where they should be?What I do is use a wooden mallet to knock the caliper down in position if tight. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Don't worry about it,get some sleep and take a look tomorrow with a fresh pair of eyes lol. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preecematt Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 21 hours ago, williamweb said: Don't worry about it,get some sleep and take a look tomorrow with a fresh pair of eyes lol. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Turned out it was just me being thick lol. Went back to it this morning & it was fine. Must of just been tired or something as I sat & actually looked at it & the sliders couldn't physically go any further in. Thanks for the advice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 In an ideal world the caliper should be torqued.Glad you worked it out. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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