2006-11-03 07:37:01 · 10 answers · asked by DrKnock 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a C-clamp....or put something flat(the old brake pad) over the piston and push really hard, it won't move fast, but isn't too hard to push by hand if you have to.
2006-11-03 07:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by The Hit Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I normally do this before removing the caliper. with a pry bar..pry on the brake pad on the piston side of the caliper. this will compress the caliper all the way in. remove the caliper and replace the brake pads. Don't forget to push bolting mounts back as well. I normally remove these and brush them then put some antiseize lubricant on them for smooth operation.
2006-11-03 08:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how it is made. i know on some cars the caliper piston screws back in you can get the tool at almost any part store. if it just pushes in first take off the cap where you put brake fluid in. if it is full suck out some fluid and leave the cap loose. I use a 6in c clamp and one of the old pads. also only do one side at a time you dont want to push one side, and the other piston pushes all the way out it is a @#$:" to get it back in. hope this helps.
2006-11-03 08:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by olchevy2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave the old brake pad in the caliper and squeeze with a giant set of channel lock pliers, or buy a caliper depresser tool.
2006-11-03 07:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by oneintruder94 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the mechanics do mine the use a large c clamp to compress the calipers
2006-11-03 07:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Neal J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use a "C" clamp.
Depress the piston all the way and count to three then release the clamp and insert pads
2006-11-03 07:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Slappin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take out pad on the inside closest to the caliper get your jack handle out your car pry in between the caliper and the rotor it should move no problem
2006-11-03 07:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by chevy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either a G clamp or Lge vice grip.[Loosen cap on brake fluid reservoir,to ease pressure when pushing piston flush,just gently wind,with a little bit of pressure on clamp] Same apply to vice grip.
have fun!
2006-11-03 07:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bustagone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pair big channel lock or special tool meant to do that job please remove cover of the master cylinder so the fluid can run back easy have fun
2006-11-03 07:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by thomas a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big pair of channel locks,or a big C clamp.
2006-11-03 07:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by moe h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋