How do you compress the brake piston???
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03-31-2018 | 10:20 AM
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How do you compress the brake piston???
I've changed out a number of brake pads over the last 10 years, but this Mini Cooper is something else.
I'm replacing the rotors and brake pads and I'm using a clamp to try to compress the piston to allow for more space for the pads. I've taken the cap off the brake fluid reservoir and siphoned off excess fluid.
I can't get the damn piston to retract into the housing. Applying about all the force I can with the C-clamp and it's not budging.
Anything I'm missing?
I'm replacing the rotors and brake pads and I'm using a clamp to try to compress the piston to allow for more space for the pads. I've taken the cap off the brake fluid reservoir and siphoned off excess fluid.
I can't get the damn piston to retract into the housing. Applying about all the force I can with the C-clamp and it's not budging.
Anything I'm missing?
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03-31-2018 | 10:59 AM
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03-31-2018 | 11:39 AM
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^Yep; the piston is a screw in type. you can rent the tool you need at most any of the chain auto parts stores. If you look at the face of the piston, you'll see two indents, those are what you "sit" the caliper tool in to twist and compress it.
If you don't have any nearby, you can twist it carefully with a set of pliers while you compress it with the clamp. If you choose to do this, just be really careful not to damage the piston; and try at your own risk...
If you don't have any nearby, you can twist it carefully with a set of pliers while you compress it with the clamp. If you choose to do this, just be really careful not to damage the piston; and try at your own risk...
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03-31-2018 | 11:45 AM
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03-31-2018 | 12:17 PM
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^Yep. Or get the same thing for about half the price
Personally, I like this one even better but depends on what types of cars you need one for
Personally, I like this one even better but depends on what types of cars you need one for
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03-31-2018 | 05:18 PM
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03-31-2018 | 10:59 PM
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^Yep. Or get the same thing for about half the price
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-12-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1522523765&sr=8-10&keywords=disc+brake+caliper+tool+set
Personally, I like this one even better but depends on what types of cars you need one for
https://www.amazon.com/Requisite-Compressor-Replacement-American-European/dp/B01FW3U26G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1522523765&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=disc+brake+caliper+tool+set&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-12-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1522523765&sr=8-10&keywords=disc+brake+caliper+tool+set
Personally, I like this one even better but depends on what types of cars you need one for
https://www.amazon.com/Requisite-Compressor-Replacement-American-European/dp/B01FW3U26G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1522523765&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=disc+brake+caliper+tool+set&psc=1
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04-01-2018 | 04:22 PM
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