nickwrx

i'm going to change the front pads on my 95 wrx, the only thing that was bothering me is pushing the piston back into the caliper,the reason being on my last car(a honda crx)i pushed the piston back in and manage to f**k up the master cylinder,because the rubber seals only go one way so if you force the fluid back it pops the seals,so does anyone know if theres a special technique to push the piston back in,thanx. nick

Stef

Keep the old pads in and use some molegrips/screwdriver to push both in together.
Be patient.

Stef.

Sonnyrider

I changed my pads about 1 month ago. I had no seals "blow" all I did was to remove the cap from the master cylinder to allow the fluid to go back into the reservoir.


Oh yeah.... All I did was push the pistons back with my hands and the old pads still in situ....
Nice and easy....10 mins

AndyMc

Hi

When I push the pistons back in I open the bleed nipple to expel the fluid that's been in the caliper.
I don't know if this is necessary but it seems like a good idea to get rid of the fluid that has been heated in the caliper for months, especially as the older scooby brakes are not up to the job and get very hot with enthusiastic use.

This will also prevent any fluid moving backwards through the master cylinder although I don't understand why this should be a problem!

Andy


[This message has been edited by AndyMc (edited 09-06-2000).]