I am triying to replace the brake pads, cuz the other ones were toast. I was easily able to remove the pads, and im trying to put the new ones in. The Clymer manual has helped move the pistons back. I can fit one in (the closest to the exhaust pipe) but the other one won't fit, the piston won't return. but it will move out when i hit the brake.. ive tried using wood, hammers, screwdrivers. (yes i know im retarded i just wanted to get it done) didn't work. any tips?
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I usually use a pry bar to push it in. If that doesn't work try a small c-clamp. -
Crack the bleeder open for that piston while using the C clamp. You may get SOME of the rusty gunk out thats causing it to stick.
If all the fluid you get out looks like mud, you may have to rebuild the caliper.Comment
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tried prying it with bleeder open, was real clean, almost clear. i was gonna drink it, it made me so thirsty....
i grabbed a beer insteadComment
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k i used hammer, big screwdriver, vise grips. do i need to remove the caliper from the bike??? what is the deal!!! i even broke the wood off me hammer...Comment
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Leave the calaper on the bike, pry with a big screwdriver between the disk & old brake pad usually worksComment
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did it, still didn't work, pumped brakes whyle doin it, still didn't work, bend old brake pad doin it, still didn't work... bought a used caliper off ebay. should take 6 months to get it... hope u guys got better ideasComment
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If you can't get it in with a c-clamp you need to remove the piston and clean it.Comment
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how do u fit the c clamp in the little crevase?Comment
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You have to take off the caliper and turn it over. The outer part of the c-clamp where you turn it will be on the outside. The proper size is also important.
I'm not making this up. I've done it.:-DComment
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I DID IT! GOD THANK YOU FORUMS!!!
i removed the caliper, and the piston wasn't going in straight, so it wasn't going in at all. i pumped the brakes while having it clamped, and it popped back into place... don't it feel good to do something rightComment
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