Topic: Ok What's The Easy Way???
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The clips are great, but if you don't have a set, here's my trick. Install the pads in the calipers, then slide a 5/8", 1/2" drive socket in between the pads to hold them(spread apart) into the caliper. Slide the caliper down over the rotor, and the socket slides right out. Some folks use the same trick with a chunk of wood cut down to the right size to fit, which will work just as well.
btw...the pistons in the calipers do have springs behind them.
Adams' Apple 2010-03-28 19:45:56
btw...the pistons in the calipers do have springs behind them.
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I just did that. It was ease if you use a metal 3 0r 4 inch spackle knife. Maybe it was a 6 inch spackle knife. I'm in Europe for the next week or I would measure the one I used which is in my tool box in San Diego.
I bent it a little where it goes into the handle just to get the handle out of the way and using it you can depress both pistons and slide the pad in. It only took me a 1minute per side after I made it. Took me a couple of hours before I gave up on trying it without making this tool.
Hope it helps the hardest part will be finding a metal spackle knife
I placed my order today with eckler's for the piston retaining clips.They told me it would take 3days to get here.The weather is suppose to clear up by then so everything worked out.Thanks to all who gave advice.
Rick
I got the piston clips to and did the brakes WOW! they made the job so easy.I tried an auto bleeder,but I didn't like the feel of the brakes.I took the car to have the brakes bleed(I had no one to help out).Again I want to thank all who gave suggestions Thank You.
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Rick, look at the SPEEDBLEEDERS, they are great for one man brake bleeding. They really do work I have them on my car and love them.
Crossfire1982 2010-04-01 17:59:53
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