Brake Piston
05-01-2006, 11:18 PM
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Brake Piston
I tried replacing my brake pads this past weekend but ran into some trouble and ended up having to keep the old ones on.
When compressing the piston, I first tried using a pair of needle nose pliers. After much work with little progress, I went out and bought the compressor tool from Advance Auto. The damn thing does not fit the piston! Can someone please give me some guidance (or point me to a tool that works) on this issue? I really need to replace my rear brakes ... soon!
When compressing the piston, I first tried using a pair of needle nose pliers. After much work with little progress, I went out and bought the compressor tool from Advance Auto. The damn thing does not fit the piston! Can someone please give me some guidance (or point me to a tool that works) on this issue? I really need to replace my rear brakes ... soon!
05-01-2006, 11:30 PM
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RE: Brake Piston
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
05-01-2006, 11:33 PM
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RE: Brake Piston
ORIGINAL: sprostang
Really, you dont need to open the bleeder. Take off the cap on the master cylinder. Put a rag around the master cylinder to absorb any fluid that may run over as you push on the piston. If you haven`t added any fluid since the last brake job, you shouldn`t have any fluid running over.
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
05-01-2006, 11:33 PM
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RE: Brake Piston
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
If you can't force the piston back in and you know you are using plenty of presure on in.. The inside is likely corroded and the caliper needs to be replaced.
If you can't force the piston back in and you know you are using plenty of presure on in.. The inside is likely corroded and the caliper needs to be replaced.
05-01-2006, 11:45 PM
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RE: Brake Piston
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
With an ABS system, the bleader screw NEEDS to be open.. Pushing fluid backwards can wreck the ABS unit.
ORIGINAL: sprostang
Really, you dont need to open the bleeder. Take off the cap on the master cylinder. Put a rag around the master cylinder to absorb any fluid that may run over as you push on the piston. If you haven`t added any fluid since the last brake job, you shouldn`t have any fluid running over.
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
05-01-2006, 11:48 PM
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RE: Brake Piston
ORIGINAL: sprostang
Not to argue, but NO. It wont do any damage to the brake unit.
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
With an ABS system, the bleader screw NEEDS to be open.. Pushing fluid backwards can wreck the ABS unit.
ORIGINAL: sprostang
Really, you dont need to open the bleeder. Take off the cap on the master cylinder. Put a rag around the master cylinder to absorb any fluid that may run over as you push on the piston. If you haven`t added any fluid since the last brake job, you shouldn`t have any fluid running over.
ORIGINAL: Niteryder
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.
Use a piece of wood and a large c-clamp, wood goes on the piston and c-clamp pushes on the wood. Make SURE you open the bleader screw when you push the piston back in.