Brake Pads
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Brake Pads
Im trying to install HPS pads and my rear caliper isnt wide enough to accomidate the fresh pads. Does anyone know how to get them on? Thanks in advance.
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You have to use a piston retractor tool to screw the piston back up into the caliper. You can usually rent them for cheap from the auto parts store. There are "creative" ways of doing it also, do a search.
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My pops welded me up a tool that looks very similar to the "sst" that the manual calls for. Works great. You may also try bleeding them if you can't get the tool. Then your not fighting the pressure in system. If I remember correctly the piston screws back in instead of just pushing it in straight.
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I used a big c-clamp along with some small pieces of wood.
I used a big c-clamp along with some small pieces of wood.
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Originally posted by turbojeff
YUP.
Go to your local parts store and buy a tool (it is worth the $10 or so) and turn the rear piston in.
You can do it with pliers but risk screwing up the piston and dust boot.
YUP.
Go to your local parts store and buy a tool (it is worth the $10 or so) and turn the rear piston in.
You can do it with pliers but risk screwing up the piston and dust boot.
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