i have already tried a c clamp.
2006-10-11 12:07:27 · 8 answers · asked by dirtybikeworks 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Open the bleeder screw. This will dump some fluid out to releive pressure.
2006-10-15 08:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Assuming disk breaks?
Use a large screwdriver of some other tool to pry with. Then pry the outside part of the caliper with the tool pushing against the disk. Not too hard. Then open the bleeder valve a little and let the fluid leak out as you apply more prying force. You should see the break pads and caliper (these hold the pads) spreading away from the disk. Then tighten the bleeder while fluid is still coming out so you don't suck air into the system.
Hope this made sense. Read it a few times
If the pads are already out and the caliper is off the put the C-clamp over the caliper with one pressure point inside the piston cup. Then apply pressure and loosen the bleeder screw to let fluid out. Try not to get any air in it.
2006-10-11 12:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the tool for it. There is a back yard way of doing though. Not saying I'm a backyard mechanic but I've seen people do it in a pinch.
You can use a pair of Channel lock pliers. Grab the piston with it and start screwing in the piston. Try not to mar up the piston to much. Try to resist it slipping around. Pretend the Letter o is your piston and the letter C is the pliers grab piston around with the pliers like this...Well almost like this..Co...Ok just pretend the o is in the C.Screw it in clock wise. The right tool is easier!
2006-10-15 10:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not trying to be funny but get a bigger c clamp. make sure the top is off the fluid reservoir, also dont put the clamp inside the piston as you can damage it, put something across the piston rim , piece of steel or block of wood and then crank the clamp hard. go as far as you can and wait a minute and crank again. maybe a little wd40 and if all else fails crack open the bleeder valve but be careful cause if you snap it youre euchered. good luck i just went and read some of gearheads other answers and hes probably right , check for those notches
2006-10-11 12:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT try pushing the pistons in with clamp or screwdriver-you will damage the caliber. The piston must be turned clock wise using the notches on the piston face. You do need the tool for this so you wouldn't damage the piston.
2006-10-11 14:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by coolblues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT USE A C-CLAMP!*!*! There's a tool for the rear disc brakes. There's two types of this tool as well. A small one that kinda looks like dice with little nubs on it. Pain in the a$$, but effective in a pinch. This one costs about $5.00. There's also a professional disc tool set that's usually about $50-60. Any parts store will let you "borrow" this tool if you pay for it, then they refund your purchase price completely when you return the undamaged, complete tool to them. I don't know anyone that will let you borrow tools for free anymore. They're just too damn expensive nowadays. Good Luck!
Powder
2006-10-11 18:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by Powder 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the piston will not push straight back in.. it kinda screws back in. there are notches in the piston face that a tool hooks into. then a special pusher rotates the piston as it pushes it back in.
2006-10-11 12:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by gearhead_35k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a special tool to screw the piston into the caliber.
U can rent it free from a local AutoZone.
2006-10-11 12:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by rbwickham 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋