When you are changing old pads to new pads and u need to push back the pistons to get the new pads in there how do you keep all 4 from coming back out. When you push in on one another comes farther out.:mad: I got one side done but i scratched my caliper and i'm curious how everyone does it.:confused:

i use the old pad with a c clamp but put some tape on the caliber so u dont scratch it

I've seen it done with a "C" clamp and the old pads to push the piston back. As far as scratching the caliper, put a little piece of cardboard there to avoid direct contact with the "C" clamp. One side being pushed in should be plenty of room.

i use the old pad with a c clamp but put some tape on the caliber so u dont scracth it

Good Job Vinny!

Good Job Vinny!

I know....an informative post.

GOOD JOB VINNY!!! :p

I know what you mean and eventually I was able to get all 4 pistons back with my bare hands. Screw the C-Clamp! Thats an old school thing and I bought one as well when I did my brakes and I never needed it. I was surprised at how easy it was to move the pistons back with my big Knuckles:D Try it...

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i use the old pad with a c clamp but put some tape on the caliber so u dont scratch it

Ditto on the C-clamp and tape. It's cheap and it works!

I bought one of these a few years ago, but found it wasn't necessary. I just used my thumbs for both my car and Jeep - http://www.zeckhausen.com/Tools/caliper_piston_spreader.htm

It works great on older brakes though, but at > $200 a little over kill.

Bernie

I bought one of these a few years ago, but found it wasn't necessary. I just used my thumbs for both my car and Jeep - http://www.zeckhausen.com/Tools/caliper_piston_spreader.htm

It works great on older brakes though, but at > $200 a little over kill.

Bernie

I have this, it's a lot cheaper and works just fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40732
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I understand the c-clamp and I have one but when I push 1 or 2 pistons in one or 2 of the other ones that im not pushing comes back out....

The tool I posted about costs $25 bucks and will prevent that.

i have a huge set of channel locks that ive always used... you have to watch that you have something big enough to go clear across the piston to push it in straight...

I understand the c-clamp and I have one but when I push 1 or 2 pistons in one or 2 of the other ones that im not pushing comes back out....

Trust me I did it with my bare hands. You have to keep doing both sides, if you need an extra pair of hands ask a friend or neighbor. Like I said before I purchased a C-Clamp and never used it on this brake job.

I understand the c-clamp and I have one but when I push 1 or 2 pistons in one or 2 of the other ones that im not pushing comes back out....

Leave one pad in and do it one at a time. This will keep the other pistons from popping out. Also, before you pull out the old pad you can use it to force the pistons back in.

Thanks for the help guys! I started the project late and I was kinda tired and got fed up with it, I went out today and finished in like 10 min...haha.

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You can buy a brake tool that spreads both sides for like $20 at most parts stores. You just put it in and turn a little knob.

Leave one pad in and do it one at a time. This will keep the other pistons from popping out. Also, before you pull out the old pad you can use it to force the pistons back in.

Pretty close to what he said...actually what he said just in a different way. Only do 1 wheel at a time. That means remove caliper and rotor (if swapping both) use a c-clamp against old shoe to push piston back in. Other calipers are still installed so they won't "pop" the piston. Watch the brake fluid level in the reservoir if you've added fluid since the last brake job. I usually suck out a bit of fluid so I can add some fresh stuff.

Once you're done with all calipers, attach a air tight hose to the bleed valve....one at a time. Fill a container with enough fluid to cover the other end of the hose. Open bleed valve and push the brake pedal to the floor. Go close bleed valve. Return pedal to up position. This should push whatever air was in the hose out. Open bleed valve again and cycle brake pedal a few times to push out old fluid...keep refilling reservoir with fresh fluid. Do to all calipers.

No piston poppin'.