caliper problem

[AuntiesTSI]

im changin my brake pads and the caliper pot wont go back into the bore so i can get mynew pads in, anyone know whatll help??

 

[ECLIPSE4x4]

Do you have the brake line on? It is easier off, or make sure you have the res cap off.

You can use a C Clamp, or a piece of wood.

 

[BrownBa14]

Get a C-clamp and clamp the piston back in. Thats the easiest way.

 

[SlowSpyder]

just buy the tool, its less than 10 bucks

 

[terefic181]

Yep, you'll probably need to mechanically compress it back in with a c clamp or the special compression tool.

Also check your master cyl. reservoir. If you've been adding brake fluid as your pads have been wearing down, you may need to remove some fluid to make room for the extra fluid your pot will be displacing.



Tom

 

[wret]

You might want to pull the piston out and check for corrosion.