Changing rear pads

[DIB17]

I am just about to change my rear pads on standard OE brakes. Can I push the piston back into the caliper like you can on the front brakes or will I need a special tool to screw the piston back in?
Cheers guys

[funtime]

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

[NZ_M3]

Originally Posted by funtime

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

Nope they push in just like the fronts.

[funtime]

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Nope they push in just like the fronts.

FAIL.

Oh well, at least he knows now

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by funtime

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

You're thinking of VAG stuff mate The O.E. BMW wrongness just pushes back, like the fronts. Using the old pads to lever against makes the whole job a doodle

[funtime]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

You're thinking of VAG stuff mate The O.E. BMW wrongness just pushes back, like the fronts. Using the old pads to lever against makes the whole job a doodle

I have had far to many VAG cars that's for sure this is why I don't gamble - I was 99% sure but still got it wrong

[DIB17]

Thanks guys. . I always find levering off the old pad quite difficult. I use a G Clamp instead - clamp between the old pad and caliper (using a block of wood against the caliper so not to damage) then gently tighten the clamp driving the piston back in.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by DIB17

Thanks guys. . I always find levering off the old pad quite difficult. I use a G Clamp instead - clamp between the old pad and caliper (using a block of wood against the caliper so not to damage) then gently tighten the clamp driving the piston back in.

Fair-enoufski that will work too

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by funtime

I have had far to many VAG cars that's for sure this is why I don't gamble - I was 99% sure but still got it wrong

D'oh no worries same here. I've had far too many VAG car in the past to mention on here
Still have one, as it happens

[jibm]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

D'oh no worries same here. I've had far too many VAG car in the past to mention on here
Still have one, as it happens

ahhh happy days i had one of those in 1990