rear brake pad replacement problem

[bcrume]

I have an s13, putting on endless pads, brembo rotors and shims from kragen. I can't fit the the pads and rotor between the caliper, the piston is all the way back. Can I take the shims completely off? Is there some trick to it?

[BoNyG515]

theres sometimes some "dimples" on the back of the pad itself. you are suppose to reset the caliper piston all the way back and straight so that these dimples can line up to the "X" on the piston. I didnt do this once and I forced the pad on there, last time I checked the pads wore in a taper fashion...gl hope this helps

[drew935]

Originally Posted by BoNyG515

theres sometimes some "dimples" on the back of the pad itself. you are suppose to reset the caliper piston all the way back and straight so that these dimples can line up to the "X" on the piston. I didnt do this once and I forced the pad on there, last time I checked the pads wore in a taper fashion...gl hope this helps

This is correct. Just twist the piston to line up with the tabon the back of the pad and it will fit right over.

[punxva]

there is a box tool that you put onto a socket wrench that makes the job much easier

[SlowCoupe]

Originally Posted by punxva

there is a box tool that you put onto a socket wrench that makes the job much easier

you can find it at most local autoparts store. i got mine from napa b/c it down the street from me. its a cube with different pattern/size "nubs" that "grab" on the the piston of the caliper so you can twist it back in and to align the pads if they have the "nubs" on the back of them.

[g6civcx]

Please remember to search next time before asking simple questions.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=93089

[BoNyG515]

Originally Posted by punxva

there is a box tool that you put onto a socket wrench that makes the job much easier

yeah I forgot to mention that you should use this box tool, "rear caliper piston reset tool" I think dats what its called haha or if you are careful enough, you can use some needle nose pliers...

[bcrume]

I did search, do I have to say that in every post to not hear nagging? The piston was all the way back. I just took the shims off. I still had to hit it softly with a rubber mallet to get it on.

[g6civcx]

Originally Posted by bcrume

I did search, do I have to say that in every post to not hear nagging?

Yes. You should post the link to your search results as well.

[bcrume]

g6civicx you are an asshole.

[FaLKoN240]

He's right, and brake pads are a simple job bro.

[shayrgob240]

I used a needle nose. it's much simpler and much faster than the 'tool' but unfortunately sometimes the caliper is a little seized so using needle nose pliers in that scenario is pretty much useless.

[bcrume]

I posted about a specific problem, not a general question on how to replace brake pads. In my first post I said the piston was all the way back, the tool to turn the piston back is not what I asked about. There was only one post from someone actually trying to help. I guess this forum is just getting really bad.

[shayrgob240]

we're saying push the piston back all the way b/c if u got the right pads then they should fit. If they don't fit, then you don't have the right pads.

[OBEEWON]

Originally Posted by 240FaLKoN

He's right, and brake pads are a simple job bro.

The simple jobs always give the most trouble.