Am replacing rear brake pads but can not get the assembly unit to lft to remove pads what am I doing wrong?

Question

Am replacing rear brake pads but can not get the assembly unit to lft to remove pads what am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

There is a pin on the bottom of the caliper that has to be pulled out... In most cases that pin is in the form of a bolt with a really long shank... email me if you have any further questions...  

Answer 2

more details please....make, model, year ,,,,,,,,,,

are they drum brakes or disc brakes?

Answer 3

check and make sure that the pads aren't eaten in to the rotors on it ,if they did just a little they wont come off,you,ll have to loosen a bleeder s***w and separate them from the rotor by using  a s***w driver to pry them apart with,and also make sure the guide pins are out,and also make sure the e-brake isnt on any at all,that will stop them from letting go,good luck.

Answer 4

is it because of the handbrake cable?  take out both caliper bolts and lever it up with a screwdriver.  if the disc is held on with  screws or bolts sometimes it helps to undo them so you can angle it to relieve tension from the handbrake cable.---   oh,    have you released the handbrake???