I want to put new brake pads on my 99 vw beatle, how to I get the piston back in the wheel cylinder to give me

Answer 1

To give me what? Finish the question.

Answer 2

if you have to ask you shouldn't be doing them lol. In the front the position is simply compressed back into it's bore with a c-clamp or with a screwdriver before dismantling the assembly. you simply exert back pressure through the top of the caliper onto the pad and it will push piston back. If you are referring to the back it may be the same procedure or if it is a worm drive caliper then you will need a special tool you can rent free at most major auto store. when ever compressing position make sure the master cylinder lid is removed. This is the most common procedure. some people open the bleeder vale at the caliper to prevent pushing dirt back through the system but that is a scenario that is very likely NOT to happen.

Answer 3

On the front you have regular calipers and you can use a clamp or a caliper tool to push them back in, do one at a time and pump up the brakes between corners.

At the back you have Teves calipers and these include the hand brake adjustment in the piston. You need to simultaneously push in and turn the piston, I use a brake resetting tool that I bought on-line. You can usually borrow the required tool from a parts store if you don't want to get your own, but I wouldn't recommend what some people do which is to turn the piston with pointed nose pliers.

If you try to force it you can trash the caliper.

The tool I have is linked below.

Answer 4

Brake "pads" would indicate you're working with calipers and not wheel cylinders. If you want to compress the piston on the calipers you should remove the master cylinder cover, take one of the old pads and place it against the piston (pad side to piston) and use a large C-clamp to push the old pad against the piston. Don't tighten it too quickly and don't force it or you may damage the caliper. It should go back in slowly and smoothly.

If you're replacing brake "shoes" and working with wheel cylinders you would need to turn the adjusting wheel in to give you the clearance you need to reinstall the brake drums.

Either way, check and top off the brake fluid if necessary when you're done.

Answer 5

I often try this before removing the caliper. with a pry bar..pry on the brake pad on the piston component of the caliper. this could compress the caliper all the way in. get rid of the caliper and replace the brake pads. do not overlook to push bolting mounts lower back to boot. I often get rid of those and brush them then positioned some antiseize lubricant on them for soft operation.

Answer 6

u need to finish the question. if u are looking to get the cylinder back in, on the front u can use a c-clamp and if it is on the back the make a special tool to use on your ratchet. the ones i have are square and have different tips on each side to screw it back in....

Answer 7

Use a wood clamp to force it back so that you can get the pads on.

Answer 8

Well if it is in the frount a big C clamp will do the job.

Answer 9

turn clockwise and push.