rear brakes

[jerrypike]

new pads for spa, fronts no problem, but rears: can't get the caliper piston back enough to fit the new pagid's!

old pads weren't worn much, any handy hints very gratefully received

thanks

jerry

[Swiss_Tony]

Jerry

You need a caliper wind back tool.

This turns the piston at the same time as pushing it in.

You can get them from most car accessory shops. They are the same calipers as a Ford Sierra/Granada.

 

James

 

ps I have one if you want to borrow it

 

[Allen Payne]

Alternatively use some long nosed pilers to turn the piston, but you do have to put a lot of force on the piston while turning.

 

Regards

Allen

[Fred]

remember to slacken the hand brake cable right back first then turn pistons back

then fit pads and adjust the pistons out till you can just get pads in without rubing

adjust cable last

 

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[jerrypike]

thanks very much for your help

any specific direction to turn?

will go shopping but may take you up on the offer james

thanks

jerry

[Alex Wong1697456877]

clockwise, but if you're using the sykes pikavant tool, don't wind it back hard all the way or you'll struggle to get the tool out.

 

Alex

[jerrypike]

thank you all for your help

job done, very easy with correct tool and knowing to turn rather than just push

bike brakes only ever push

better check they work

jerry