Rear Caliper Adjust

[such]

Anyone tell me, in simples terms, how to wind back the rear caliper pistons and re-set handbrake after changing the pads? I've tried to do a search but I do not seem to be able to find what i'm after, it's probably because I'm old and infirm.:bash:

 

[deadmau5]

I think you need to push and turn them at the same time.

 

[Robo_#1]

Push them in and turn them clockwise. If you don't like the skin on your knuckles its possible with a snipe nosed pliers and some force. Or you can pick up a piston winder from Halfords for £15-£20.


Edit: Also check out http://clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1237

 

[BenW]

I used this, worked a treat http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002V72SHS/?tag=clio197-21

Didn't find any need to adjust the handbrake

 

[Foxspeed]

Anyone tell me, in simples terms, how to wind back the rear caliper pistons and re-set handbrake after changing the pads? I've tried to do a search but I do not seem to be able to find what i'm after, it's probably because I'm old and infirm.:bash:

once the pads are replaced and the pistons wind-back fully the handbrake shouldnt need adjusting assuming it was adjusted the correct way in the first place...

 

[mitch1990]

So you wind the pistons in, put new pads in and then pump the brakes ? And they will adjust on their own

 

[BenW]

Yup, you got it!

 

[mitch1990]

Cheers need to change front and rears soon

 

[such]

Thanks

Thanks guys knew I could rely on you

 

[fano45]

A cheap way to wind the pistons back is to use a G-Clamp and a folded piece of rough sandpaper.
wind very slowly and it will push and wind the piston