rear brake pad change

[JAPIMPORT]

just wondering has anyone managed to change there rear brakes,without a piston rewind tool,,just curious, does it have to be done with the rewind tool thanks in advance

 

[ROAD DETECTIVE]

Hi Thomas
I have on numerous occasions in the past rewound the piston with a wide chisel and mole grips. Putting the chisel into the cross and gripping the end with the grips, then just turning the piston back. It can be a little difficult though. Since I bought the Accord I invested in a rewind tool, so much easier.

 

[dave0922]

I would advise the investment in a rewind tool, you can pick them up for about £20 on ebay. The front pads, you dont need a rewind tool as the piston can be simply pushed back.

 

[vile]

agree with Dave mate get a wind back tool its a lots more expensive if you damage the piston

 

[Attaboy]

Get the windback tool, mate...I've tried the other "methods" and they don't work!

 

[ROAD DETECTIVE]

Get the windback tool, mate...I've tried the other "methods" and they don't work!

Don't work, it's all in the wrist my friend. I agree though, get a rewind tool.

 

[JAPIMPORT]

thanks for the replys,wind back tool it is then,would it take long to do with the wind back tool

 

[vile]

the wind back tool will be the quickest and most effective way off doing the job in the proper manner

 

[Attaboy]

It normally takes me about an hour a wheel to do the job on the driveway, although I wouldn't last long in a garage at that speed.