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Old 05-25-2009, 02:51 PM
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So im changing my brake pads for the first time, the front ones...
I'm not incompetent when it comes to car repair, but i'm having trouble getting the piston back in. Everything is where it needs to go, but the caliper won't fit back on due to the piston being out about 2cm.

HELP!!!!!1
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If you have a C clamp, you can push it back in...
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ok thanks
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

Originally Posted by szczerbanator
So im changing my brake pads for the first time, the front ones...
I'm not incompetent when it comes to car repair, but i'm having trouble getting the piston back in. Everything is where it needs to go, but the caliper won't fit back on due to the piston being out about 2cm.

HELP!!!!!1
If you didn't know how to compress a brake caliper, I would say you ARE Incompetent. Get youself a repair manual.
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Originally Posted by ruffrhyder
If you didn't know how to compress a brake caliper, I would say you ARE Incompetent. Get youself a repair manual.
Um...you need to shut the **** up. I figured it out, first time doing it so relax.
BTW i do have a repair manual, says nothing about compressing the cylinder.

Grow up dipshit..
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Originally Posted by szczerbanator
Um...you need to shut the **** up. I figured it out, first time doing it so relax.
BTW i do have a repair manual, says nothing about compressing the cylinder.

Grow up dipshit..
Wow, you need to clam down... From how upset your getting, im guessing that your about 16 and have little man syndrome...

Since you figured it out, i would say this topic needs to be locked or deleted before you go shitting out of your mouth again.

I would say, YOU NEED TO GROW UP.
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

Originally Posted by MeathooK
If you have a C clamp, you can push it back in...
x2 thats what I do
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Originally Posted by blac00si
Wow, you need to clam down... From how upset your getting, im guessing that your about 16 and have little man syndrome...

Since you figured it out, i would say this topic needs to be locked or deleted before you go shitting out of your mouth again.

I would say, YOU NEED TO GROW UP.
I feel his pain haha ... you go on here and take the time to ask a question and sometimes all you get back is some moron that brings nothing to the table but his smartass comment ... not his fault
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Originally Posted by LOVEthatDC2
I feel his pain haha ... you go on here and take the time to ask a question and sometimes all you get back is some moron that brings nothing to the table but his smartass comment ... not his fault
Yes, i do understand this. But, he took it to a whole new level.
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i dont blame him this isnt GDD just answer the mans question, weve all been there where we cant figure stuff out.
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ya this is why i dn't like this forum....N*W*P is where its at f this place anymore bunch of internet badas*s syyykkeee!
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

Originally Posted by szczerbanator
Um...you need to shut the **** up. I figured it out, first time doing it so relax.
BTW i do have a repair manual, says nothing about compressing the cylinder.

Grow up dipshit..

You used the word 'incompetent' do you even know the definition? It means to lack the skills or knowledge to do something. You came here and asked for help, why? Because you lacked the skill or knowledge to do something, hence, you're incompetent. And no, you didn't figure it out, you were told how to do it. And why are you looking in the manual on how to compress the cylinder, you should be looking at how to compress the 'caliper piston'.
Yes, resort to cursuing since you're obviously a bad man who can kick everyone's butt.
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

Originally Posted by TunerN00b
look at his gun...He's gonna blow off his buddys junk.
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Originally Posted by dntnedvtec
look at his gun...He's gonna blow off his buddys junk.
hahaha
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

The brake fluid reservoir might be too full.

Open your hood.
Wrap a rag around your brake reservoir.
Unscrew the brake reservoir cap and rest it on its side.

If you have too much brake fluid in the reservoir, it will spill on to the rag as the caliper's cylinder is pushed.
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Default Re: Changing brake pads, piston not going back in

Originally Posted by safedriver
The brake fluid reservoir might be too full.

Open your hood.
Wrap a rag around your brake reservoir.
Unscrew the brake reservoir cap and rest it on its side.

If you have too much brake fluid in the reservoir, it will spill on to the rag as the caliper's cylinder is pushed.
That's a good point, many people fail to uderstand hydraulic systems. The pressure must be relieved in order to allow something else to compress. P1V1 = P2V2
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