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replace brake pads, pressure issues

PostPosted: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 3:55 +0000
by jobryan291
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?
thanks :)

Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

PostPosted: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 4:13 +0000
by danmcccc
use a seperator tool or 2 pry bars works for me usually

Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

PostPosted: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 5:33 +0000
by Steve9R
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!

Steve

Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

PostPosted: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 5:39 +0000
by Rocket55
A big screwdriver or any other thethods above.

Re: replace brake pads, pressure issues

PostPosted: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 6:49 +0000
by andy666
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.