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| cczfairmont |
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I removed the caliper and put in the new brake pads with anti-brake squeal
Now I can't put the caliper back on, it's not "wide" enough Is there like a pressure gauge which can relieve the pressure so it will fit back on? Some help is needed cheers Attachment: image_00254.jpg [ 52.31 KiB | Viewed 151 times ] Attachment: image_00255.jpg [ 54.19 KiB | Viewed 165 times ] |
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| Dansedgli |
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You need to use a G clamp or similar to push the pistons back in so the pad fits.
You can buy a special tool for like $15 too. |
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| XR-Lane |
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if you use a g clamp, use an old pad against the pistons
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| TROYMAN |
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yep you need a g clamp..
and holly s**t!!! thats an awfull amount of anti squeel you have used there... looks like your iceing a cake lol..... |
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| cczfairmont |
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XR-Lane wrote: if you use a g clamp, use an old pad against the pistons cheers got it, problem solvered! |
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| cczfairmont |
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TROYMAN wrote: yep you need a g clamp.. and holly s**t!!! thats an awfull amount of anti squeel you have used there... looks like your iceing a cake lol..... well it does say at the back of the bottle to apply "liberally" hahaha oh well too much anti-squeel won't kill it right? or will it? |
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| TROYMAN |
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cczfairmont wrote: TROYMAN wrote: yep you need a g clamp.. and holly s**t!!! thats an awfull amount of anti squeel you have used there... looks like your iceing a cake lol..... well it does say at the back of the bottle to apply "liberally" hahaha oh well too much anti-squeel won't kill it right? or will it? naa it wont kill it..aslong as it dont get all over the disk face.. just any excess that may come off will end up on the inside of your wheels.. |
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| data_mine |
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You should be able to do it with your fingers, no need for a G-clamp.
I have to do it that way with the Brembo's, as you can't get a G-clamp in there (cause there's pistons on both sides of the calliper).
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| XR-Lane |
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Also, watch the brake fluid doesnt flow over the bottle. I lot of people top up their brake fluid not giving any thought to the fact that when you do your brake pads, your level will be close to spot on.
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| cczfairmont |
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XR-Lane wrote: Also, watch the brake fluid doesnt flow over the bottle. I lot of people top up their brake fluid not giving any thought to the fact that when you do your brake pads, your level will be close to spot on. thanks for the warning ive changed all 4 pads with no problems so do you mean when you push the pistons in (to gain clearance). the fluid flows up? |
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| XR-Lane |
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cczfairmont wrote: XR-Lane wrote: Also, watch the brake fluid doesnt flow over the bottle. I lot of people top up their brake fluid not giving any thought to the fact that when you do your brake pads, your level will be close to spot on. thanks for the warning ive changed all 4 pads with no problems so do you mean when you push the pistons in (to gain clearance). the fluid flows up? Yes thats exactly what im saying, if my fluid goes down too far I will check that my brake pads dont need changing before just topping up the fluid. because brake fluid doesnt just evaporate, low fluid normally means there is a leak in the brake lines or your brake pads are wearing low. |
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