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Any tips on brake work?

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Scootin159

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we're right in the middle of changing the pads on my friends car. Got the new pads on, but can't push the piston back enough to clear the caliper. I already loosened the bleed valve to try & make it easier to push back...but no real luck. You guys got any tips?
 
I just changed mine about a week ago without C-clamps. Basically, I used two sets of big pliers. DONT put pliers on the piston. But I was able to do it by putting one pair of pliers on one end of the pad and the other on the other end and squeeze against the metal part on the back of the calipers.
 
Nother vote for c-clamp. You can leave the bleeders closed - just take cap off the reservoir and keep an eye on the level. It will rise as you push the piston in, so you can soak up some fluid with a clean rag if necessary.
 
Just put steady pressure on it and hold it for a minute or 2. Sometimes they go slowly but shurly.
 
Hmm...wish I had a c-clamp, that would've made things SOOO much easier. Ended up using a combination of a couple of wrenches & a hammer. Got it done, but still gotta go flush/bleed them tomarrow.

Thanks for the tips though.
 
Ummm... It should screw back in. Use a C-clamp to get it to the point that it won't move, then rotate the cylinder to get the extra clearance.

NOTE: Don't put your eye over the brake line hole on the caliper. I did that and got a big blast of brake fluid in the peeper. I felt like Homer "I am so smart, S. M. R. T., I mean I am so smart S. M. A. R. T." 🙂
 
All you need is a $3 C clamp. If the bleeder screw is out, you should be able to push it back in with your hand. If it will not go back in it may be cocked in the bore.

I am glad you got it back down, but using a hammer scares me.
 
Originally posted by: Thera
Ummm... It should screw back in. Use a C-clamp to get it to the point that it won't move, then rotate the cylinder to get the extra clearance.

NOTE: Don't put your eye over the brake line hole on the caliper. I did that and got a big blast of brake fluid in the peeper. I felt like Homer "I am so smart, S. M. R. T., I mean I am so smart S. M. A. R. T." 🙂
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Not all calipers screw in.

And yes the idea of using a hammer on them scares me alot.
 
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