trying to replace brakes pads but cant

[lloydrage]

I cant get the brake piston to go back so I can fit it back on the rotor. Is there something special we have to do to replace brake pads?

 

[lloydrage]

also we have tried a C clamp and still no luck

 

[mholhut]

Front or rear brakes?

 

[Archer28]

Went through the same thing myself recently. You need a special tool to compress the piston. The piston must be rotated as it is compressed (notice the notches in the face of the piston).

The tool is basically a C clamp with tabs that fit in the notches. As you tighten the clamp, you also rotate the piston.

I had to put my old shoes back on until I got the tool. I used a clamp, and rotated the piston with a pair of channel locks. You could 'technically" use that method to compress the piston all the way, but I was afraid I would chew up the piston and cause a leak.

HTH

 

[decibels5]

Can you get it from an autoparts store? (loan a tool)?

 

[lseguy]

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=28461&highlight=piston+tool
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=27271&highlight=piston+tool
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=26439&highlight=piston+tool

 

[02lsv8sport]

I cant get the brake piston to go back so I can fit it back on the rotor. Is there something special we have to do to replace brake pads?

For the Rear Brakes you need a tool to rotate it back in the caliper. KD tools Model 3355 will work. Some auto parts stores have loaner brake kits that has the tool.

 

[lloydrage]

yeah it was both front and rear. Got part from autozone for 12 bucks. The rear ones needed special tool. C clamp worked for front ones

thanks all