Rear break caliper brackets

[Kona]

went to change pads and roters today on the rear of my 91. The caliper bracket has those two pins with nuts on the end that the caliper bolts to. they have a rubber cover on them. My question is, should those pins slide in and out? I got the piston in but could not get the caliper over the new pads...any help? Thanks

 

[philallemang]

DONT FORCE THAT PISTON BACK IN!!!!!!! you have to get a special tool to turn it back in. Some one else chim in please!!!

The other question, yes the slider pins should slide in and out.

 

[Kona]

i used the tool to get the pistons back in. But i cant get those pins back in. I think they are stuck.

 

[jelloslug]

Go get yourself a new set of caliper brackets, there like $20 at Autozone and include a new bracket, pins, and rubber boots. If the pins can't move the caliper will not be able to self adjust and you will mess up a bunch of stuff if you try to force it.