I bought a brake set off a forum member, and while cleaning the calipers, I noticed that the rear caliper could just slide off the bracket without much force. Is it suppose to be like this or did I get ripped?


heres some photos on how the calipers just slide off. The bolts aren't threaded at all, and the ends of the bolts are rounded off.

 

im not sure what youre asking, these caliper are 2 piece and they do come apart.

 

Yes, that is correct and make sure the slide pins are lubed when you put them back together

 

I meant they literally just slide off if I hold them sideways, I didn't even turn the bolt. I thought these bolts are suppose to be threaded so the caliper/bracket stays together?

Sorry for all the noob questions. I just realized how this is suppose to work

 

Those bolts are guide pins for the caliper body, so as the pads wear, the caliper can move to compensate. When they're on the car, they won't slide off because the rotor is in the way. You can buy new pins at many auto parts stores because sometimes they do get rusty or corroded, and they should be properly lubricated with an anti-sieze compound to keep them from binding. If those rubber boots are damaged, they should also be replaced, as they keep the grease in and the moisture/dirt out. Your parts appear to be in good enough condition in the pics you posted.