andy.i Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 just cant seem to get the calliper to wind back far enough to accept the new pads, any ideas?what ive doneloosened off handbrakeremoved calliper tried to wind back piston but it just wont go far back enough to go over the new pads, i can take it further out but not back in!!any help?ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keri-WMS Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 just cant seem to get the calliper to wind back far enough to accept the new pads, any ideas?what ive doneloosened off handbrakeremoved calliper tried to wind back piston but it just wont go far back enough to go over the new pads, i can take it further out but not back in!!any help?taIs the piston turning nice and freely? I use a angle-grinder pin spanner when winding MR2 rear pistons back in, JUST fits but if the piston was smaller it would drop off.I assume the handbrake cable is off? (had to ask!!! ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 You using the tool to wind them back as they have to go all the way back and sit flush with the rubber seal, i tap the piston if it seems stiff and this helps.The tool alows you to put pressure on the piston as you turn it inThe tool is £20 from Halfords but fits most cars and comes in handyJohn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy.i Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 both rears are nackered, seals are leaking etc and the piston on the drivers side is solid. bought two new callipers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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