replace brake pads, pressure issues

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replace brake pads, pressure issues

Postby jobryan291 on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 3:55 +0000

hey guy
just put new rotors on, easy done
just having an issue releasing the brake line pressure to put the new pads on the discs?
any tips or tricks on how to get the new pads on?
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Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

Postby danmcccc on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 4:13 +0000

use a seperator tool or 2 pry bars works for me usually
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Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

Postby Steve9R on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 5:33 +0000

i use c clamps.. just make sure when you push the old pads in that your brake fluid dosent overflow in the reservoir in the engine bay!

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Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

Postby Rocket55 on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 5:39 +0000

A big screwdriver or any other thethods above.
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Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

Postby andy666 on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 6:49 +0000

If you can't push the caliper pistons back with a screwdriver, check the free play on your brake pedal. You should have a couple of mm free play. If not the master cyl is being held down slightly and you will never push the calliper pistons back.
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