W Wavey87 New Member Oct 15, 2009 #1 Hi gotta 96 300tdi me n me mate are doin the discs and pads (hes doin it really cause im not much good lol) discs on fine but he cant get the pistons in the caliper to go right back in, any tips to sort this please regards David
Hi gotta 96 300tdi me n me mate are doin the discs and pads (hes doin it really cause im not much good lol) discs on fine but he cant get the pistons in the caliper to go right back in, any tips to sort this please regards David
M Mark Disco New Member Oct 15, 2009 #2 i did mine by taking the cap off the brake fluid reservoir then used a G-clamp to wind the pistons back in
i did mine by taking the cap off the brake fluid reservoir then used a G-clamp to wind the pistons back in
W Wavey87 New Member Oct 15, 2009 #3 will give that a go mate i suppose that will at least relieve the pressure a little ta
discool Well-Known Member Oct 15, 2009 #4 Corrosion on the piston will stop the piston returning, but you can also undo the bleed nipple, make sure u have a jar ready to collect the fluid
Corrosion on the piston will stop the piston returning, but you can also undo the bleed nipple, make sure u have a jar ready to collect the fluid
The Mad Hat Man Well-Known Member LZIR Despatch Agent Oct 15, 2009 #5 Dont forget that the calipers on Discos are prone to wearing, such that the pads can slide thru the caliper up to the hub .
Dont forget that the calipers on Discos are prone to wearing, such that the pads can slide thru the caliper up to the hub .