Mike Molloy Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I would like some advice about rear pad removal. I have a 2002 de-dion car with Sierra single-piston rear calipers. These have been directly plumbed to the copper brake pipe (no flexible hose link). What exactly do I have to do to get the pads out for inspection? Does it mean detaching the brake pipe to lift the caliper off the disc? Ideally I would want to do this before/after every race, so repeated bending of the copper pipe is not ideal... I am tempted to replace the fixed copper pipe on the de-dion tube with Goodrich hoses. Does anybody do a kit? Any advice welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 You have to disconnect the copper pipe and unbolt the caliper. Look in the archives ..there was recently a thread giving all the details of the flexi hose you would need. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Mike Speak to Dave Kimberley at Demon Tweaks, top man, and he will send you all the parts you need. Iv'e just converted mine, cost approx £40.00. Well recommended. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhill Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I have no trouble lifting off the top part of the calliper with, it attached to the copper pipe, far enough to extract the pads. Just make sure any tie wraps are pushed back along the de-dion tube as possible to spread the flex over as much pipe as possible. And obviously take care. You'll need a calliper wind back tool, which is about £20 from Halfords, to get the piston back in in order to fit new pads. Some people say they can retract the piston with screwdrivers or similar, but I reckon it's £20 well spent, especially if you plan to do it regularly. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Still a bl%dy pain to get the new pads in though even with the pistons wound right back with said tool. Remember whatever method you use to make sure that the four cutout sections (looks a bit like a maltese cross) are North / South (and of course E/W) so to speak so the small raised section on the pad goes into a slot. If not, it stands the pad at an angle. Obvious when looked at but..........................! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Agree with johnhill simple job you only have trouble getting the pads fitted if you don't remember to slacken of the cable first 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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