Ok, I have searched every forum and youtube on how to install the rear pads can't find much at all except it can be a challenge. From what I understand you have to turn in the ebrake adjuster while compressing the piston. Can anybody shed light on this with pictures if possible thank you in advance.
Rear brake pad install
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There are several guys here that can teach us how......just wait for the answer it'll be faster than you think!
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I don't have any pictures, but when you remove the inner pad from the caliper, you'll see the piston has a couple of "dents" or notches for a tool to be inserted into the piston. Then you would screw it back into the caliper while the other end of the tool provides the pressure. I've done many of these style rear caliper compressing (even on a couple of slingshots myself) by using a large pair of needle-nosed pliers. Insert the tips into those two dimples and as you apply pressure to compress the piston, twist the pliers clockwise to in essence screw the piston back into the caliper. It isn't too difficult of a job as long as you keep your fingers out of the way and make sure you apply the pressure as you twist the pliers. It does work. Or you can try your local big box auto parts store that loans out their tools and get the rear brake caliper tool. I tried that on mine, but the kit didn't have the proper adapter to fit the piston, so I did it this way. Good luck
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Ok, I have searched every forum and youtube on how to install the rear pads can't find much at all except it can be a challenge. From what I understand you have to turn in the ebrake adjuster while compressing the piston. Can anybody shed light on this with pictures if possible thank you in advance.
Were do ya live? Location? I have a Snap On brake tool tool that works perfect for this.
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Were do ya live? Location? I have a Snap On brake tool tool that works perfect for this.
TCB I live in Grand Rapids Michigan but thank you for your interest
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Yeap, looks like my Snap on set
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TCB I live in Grand Rapids Michigan but thank you for your interest
Update your "Location" so other members know. Ya never know if someone is close they can help ya.. And GR, I'm from the West side, Leonard and Alpine area
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Yeap, looks like my Snap on set
There is a fairly inexpensive version of that set at Harbor Freight - I think I paid $49
Figured it was a good thing to have around and since I only use it for the SS I didn't need to spend big bucks -
I have just done mine with solid long nose pliers and a standard caliper piston pusher.
What I did is screw the piston with the plier 2-3 turns, then use the caliper tool to compress the piston in. When the piston gives resistance, stop, take the tool off, use the pliers and turn the pistons 3-4 turns again, remove pliers, push piston in again. Repeat until piston is pushed enough for pads to fit.
Took me total 25 minutes to do including figuring out how to do it. As long as you don't force the piston in you are ok.
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I have a Snap On brake tool tool that works perfect for this
I love my Snap-on Tools, but hate the prices!
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Sooooo...20%discount and a free flashlight can't go wrong!
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I have just done mine with solid long nose pliers and a standard caliper piston pusher.
What I did is screw the piston with the plier 2-3 turns, then use the caliper tool to compress the piston in. When the piston gives resistance, stop, take the tool off, use the pliers and turn the pistons 3-4 turns again, remove pliers, push piston in again. Repeat until piston is pushed enough for pads to fit.
Took me total 25 minutes to do including figuring out how to do it. As long as you don't force the piston in you are ok.
This is so so so right. The long needle nose pliers worked perfect.
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will this work https://www.amazon.com/8MILELA…aliper-Tool/dp/B012N18WIU
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will this work https://www.amazon.com/8MILELA…aliper-Tool/dp/B012N18WIU
I bought the 22 piece 8Milelake brake caliper tool $20.39, just make sure that it has the "E" head. Some set's do not have that one. The one that I borrowed from the Auto Zone a few years back did not have it.
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yes picture shows it has E type
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yes picture shows it has E type
Yea, I checked after I wrote the post, I had my box open at the time.
