Hi,changed brake pads before always but now im stucked -how to to push
the pistons back into their bores so i can fit the pads. Im pushing with screwdriver and other things ..but. Any suggestions??? Feel so stupid. Thank you guys.
I just use pair of ChannelLock pliers to squeeze the pistons back into the caliper...
(http://www.miata.net/garage/fronthub/images/compress_piston_large.jpg)
Wrap pieces of cloth rag around the serrated jaws to protect the pistons and caliper, though.
A 'C'-clamp would work also...
(http://www.4x4xplor.com/images/disc-brakes/DSC09428.jpg)
thanks ever so much for help!!
Use the old pad to help, Centers the piston. Reduce the chance of marring the skirt. Same as the flat stock in Stretch's photo.
I stole 'em off the 'web.
Ha! the son has finally relented and gave me a copy of Photoshop...along with repeated instructions on how to 'borrow' pics..... :roll:
I use the channel lock method too, with a shop cloth as a cushion so as not to f*** up the caliper. I also loosen the bleeder screw before hand to lessen the pressure behind the piston (it is hydralic pressure after all that pushes the piston out.)