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Getting the swivel caliper back over the new pads,help pleas
Posted: 03 Mar 2011, 18:58
by joebrown
Swivelled the caliper upwards,popped in new pads,caliper won't fit back over them,just how do I push back the piston as according to the haynes manual,it's pop new pads in position then lever back piston back.
I'm stumped how to force it back,please help,thanks in advance for advice.
Re: Getting the swivel caliper back over the new pads,help pleas
Posted: 03 Mar 2011, 19:07
by Red Westie
A proper brake piston push back tool ideally:
but a wood workers G clamp if not.
http://www.toolbox.co.uk/silverline-gcl ... GoogleBase
Watch your brake fluid does not overflow under the instrument binnacle (brake fluid strips paint)
Martin
Re: Getting the swivel caliper back over the new pads,help pleas
Posted: 03 Mar 2011, 21:11
by ..lee..
it can help sometimes if you crack the bleed nipple. also stops the fluid from chasing back up the system. g clamp / large plumbers pliers / leave one pad out and use prybar.
Re: Getting the swivel caliper back over the new pads,help pleas
Posted: 04 Mar 2011, 12:42
by joebrown
wisdom comes with experience,thanks again for the helpful advice,