Hi Guys,
Fronts are a walk in the park.
Rears, anyone done the rears?
I am thinking that I need to back off the handbrake to get the piston back.
Anyone done the job and have a comment?
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There is a fair bit of info here.
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Haven't had to replace the rears but have removed them when having a brake problem a while back.
Retract the piston by rotating them - would imagine clockwise to retract. From memory only retract as much as you need to fit the new pads bearing in mind each 1/4 turn is a fair bit. You also need to ensure the cruciform orientation is maintained - there is a locating 'stub' on the rear of the pad squeal shim. The brakes should self adjust with application of the handbrake.
Retract the piston by rotating them - would imagine clockwise to retract. From memory only retract as much as you need to fit the new pads bearing in mind each 1/4 turn is a fair bit. You also need to ensure the cruciform orientation is maintained - there is a locating 'stub' on the rear of the pad squeal shim. The brakes should self adjust with application of the handbrake.
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One of my other cars used that system. Gen2 RX7 maybe?
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Thanks guys, it all makes sense now.
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The repair manual indicates an SST should be used to rotate the piston - see attached. What have others used to rotate the piston? Will any flat plate e.g. a flat file end do the trick?
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I just use a broad flat chisel to rotate the piston back in.
Tip: Pump the brakes before you pull the hand brake on. I found the brakes bound if I did it the other way around.
Tip: Pump the brakes before you pull the hand brake on. I found the brakes bound if I did it the other way around.
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Thanks CB. Did you need to disconnect the handbrake cable at the caliper when changing the rear pads?
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Re: NC Brake Job
Discussed this with CB off-line and have now successfully completed a front and rear pad change. No need to remove the handbrake cable.
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