Why does my caliper piston not go back in?
Why does my caliper piston not go back in?
It could still have pressure in the lines that may be causing you problems. it might be seized. and for the rear ones you dont want to push them back in straight. you want to go rent a tool and it pushes it in and turns it at the same time. good luck with the install. press down and screw that piston clockwise…. i tried the c-clamp.
How do you turn a piston back into the bore?
If that doesn’t work, and the piston has notches in it, use a pair of plyers to grab onto those notches and turn the piston back into the bore. Make sure the cover is off the master cylinder reservior. [b]If you look at the piston for the rear brake caliper, you’ll see some sort of feature on the face of the piston.
Is there a way to compress the caliper piston?
There is a need to carefully diagnose and fix such issues right away as it may put your vehicle in danger. One of the main ways to compress your caliper piston fully is to take care of the brakes. If you top-up the brake fluid and replace the brake pads when required, then you might not run into any problems with the caliper piston.
Why does the piston turn but not retract?
The c-clamp will force it back in, through the threading. It would be like taking a water bottle and essentially hammering the cap back on. OP was doing it correctly, just not getting the results. That’s why I figure somebody did it wrong and just forced the piston back, destroying the caliper, essentially.
What to do if rear caliper piston won’t go back in?
Use a C-clamp. Place a block of wood or the old pads on the piston itself and push it back in by screwing a C-clamp to it. Shouldn’t take too much effort
If that doesn’t work, and the piston has notches in it, use a pair of plyers to grab onto those notches and turn the piston back into the bore. Make sure the cover is off the master cylinder reservior. [b]If you look at the piston for the rear brake caliper, you’ll see some sort of feature on the face of the piston.
How can I get the piston back in my car?
What you have probably been trying to do is force the piston back in with a C-clamp or simmilar device. On some brakes that will work, but you have to remove the lever from the back side of the caliper. It’s attached to the parking brake cable. You probably had to detach the cable to replace the pads.
Why are the brake caliper pistons so important?
The caliper pistons are an essential part of the brake system. They are pushing the brake pads against the brake disc to make the car reduce the speed. The brake caliper pistons have a rubber boot around them to prevent dust and other particles from coming into the brake system.
