Replacing disc pads

[lutonloony]

have let my pads wear down far too much. When fitting new pads do I need to push the Pistons back in to calipers? New pads don't seem to want to go in the gap, hope that makes sense, sorry if it's been asked before and thanks for any answers.

 

[Custom24]

Yes. Use a strong plastic tyre lever or similar. Don't use a metal tool. You can chip or cream the ceramic pistons otherwise

 

[Custom24]

Also avoid pushing the pistons back in at an angle if you can. Try to push them back in square, or incrementally nudge them opposite sides.

 

[lutonloony]

Also avoid pushing the pistons back in at an angle if you can. Try to push them back in square, or incrementally nudge them opposite sides.

Thanks for both replies

 

[mythste]

Thanks for both replies

And make sure you wear them in appropriately! I got some interesting looks on saturday after putting new pads in and bombing up and down my road slamming the brakes on, but it's worth it!

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I push my pistons back with the old pads and a persuasion device, then put new ones in.

Nothing but the pad backing touches the pistons

 

[lutonloony]

I push my pistons back with the old pads and a persuasion device, then put new ones in.

Nothing but the pad backing touches the pistons

Actually changed mine at 12:00 using your technique, then read your post! Mission successful, both sets done in 15 mins