Working on swapping the pads on the brembo. So I got the old pads off. I can't get the new pads back in. Do you have to compress the pistons some how?
Changing my pads
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Yes you do have to compress the piston back in. I can't remember if it is a twist in or just push in though.
Your suppose to push the inside and outside piston back in at the same time then you can slide your new pads in
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I do mine one at the time. Push either inner or putter pad against pistons then insert new pad. Then work on the other set of pistons and pad.
What tool for brembo caliper?
Front 4 P calipers should be able to just use your hand and push the pistons back in. Rear pistons turn into place.
I took it to a shop. I'm getting to the point where I really hate working on cars. I just want to drive them lol.
Front just need something to pry\push the piston back...large flathead worked if I remember correctly. Unscrewing the brake fluid reservoir cap first makes things easier.
Backs need the caliper tool that twists and are much more a PITA.
Backs need the caliper tool that twists and are much more a PITA.
Pistons compress easier with the brake fluid reservoir cap open too.
Or just a C clamp works great while using the old pads as a pressing surface...
I simply use a flat screw driver and press each cylinder back a little. If you do that, you'e got to do each one separately and just a little because as you move one back, the other (next to it) come out. Play just a little and you slip the new pads in pretty easily. As has been mentioned, the rear require the tool that turns them back - you can borrow from the auto parts store or buy for about $30.
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