What is the correct way to change break pads?
I removed the two black retainers and the pads dont slide out easily because the pistons are still pushing them against the brake disc.
Once the pads are out, How do you push back in the pistons? C-clamp wont fit. And do you push in the pistons one at a time?

 

i would like to know this as well...

 

the pads come right out for me.

for the pistons i just push the pistons in with my hands. or you can get a big plyer, wrap it around with cloth and squeeze it back in.

 

The pads came out fine for me too. And the pistons did not cause any problems when I installed new pads. Try just pushing them in one at a time with your hands.

 

Using your hands apply some pressure to the pads towards the pistons. Jusst a bit is needed to loosen them out. The piston might have a bit of pressure to them. OR try pushing the pad out from the opposite end (from the center of the rotor outward...hope this made sense).

Push the pistons back in by hand....I find that they most easiest.


Modified by Dan at 11:04 AM 4/10/2003