[eye30]

My original i30, now owned by son requires new front pads.

Intending to do it this weekend but before I do just 1 question.

I've replaced pads before but not on the i30, so the question is.....

Do the front pistons just push back or do they have to be "screwed" back in?

If the latter, do i need a tool or is there a way to "screw" them back.

Cheers in advance.

[Shambles]

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[tw2005]

My original i30, now owned by son requires new front pads.

Intending to do it this weekend but before I do just 1 question.

I've replaced pads before but not on the i30, so the question is.....

Do the front pistons just push back or do they have to be "screwed" back in?

If the latter, do i need a tool or is there a way to "screw" them back.

Cheers in advance.

compress, also recommend cleaning/lubing the guide pins, and new rotors / machine

[Dazzler]

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[nzenigma]

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Lester you are saved.

[eye30]

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Lester you are saved.

Just watched the vid, yes all of it.

The way that guy gets the pads out and then later to push the piston back with scewdriver and crowbar using the discs to lever against.

It's a wonder the disc didn't become damaged......... or may be replacement discs is his next vid.........

[nzenigma]

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Give it a whirl

Servicing brakes

  Love it!

 

Lester you are saved.

Just watched the vid, yes all of it.

The way that guy gets the pads out and then later to push the piston back with scewdriver and crowbar using the discs to lever against.

It's a wonder the disc didn't become damaged......... or may be replacement discs is his next vid.........

Glad you liked it.

With caliper off, I use a 'G' clamp against the old pad. tighten the clamp and push piston in.

Incidentally, the screw in type you are thinking of is a rear caliper that also uses pad as a park brake. Mazda and I think some Toyotas use that system.

[BrendanP]

The piston just pushes back in. I have a homemade tool which is just a short length of 10mm square steel bar which is drilled and tapped to take a couple of 50mm long M6 bolts. Push the outside pad up against the inner pad, put the bar in behind it, then turn the screws to jack the piston back into the caliper body. Make sure the caliper can move freely along the slider bolts, these can seize up, and don't cost much to replace. When pushing the piston back, make sure brake fluid doesn't overflow from the fluid reservoir.

[eye30]

Replaced front pads today as dry, sunny and warmish.

Took longer to brew/drink a cuppa than doing the job.

Total time from raising first wheel to tightening last wheel nut was 40 minutes.

Pushing Piston back in was the slowest part of the job but sorted by son using large grips to ease it back in slowly while I pushed it down straight with short piece of board covering the piston.

Pads just dropped out so just took metal shim off each and clipped onto new ones and then slotted into the holders.

Must say the chap in the vid seemed to create work for himself especially when pushing the piston in.

All done and a swift half or two later..........

Thanks for pointers from you all.

Ps
Pads retailed at £57 but black friday offer discount was £16 paid at euro parts........

[Dazzler]

Impressive! They'll be no stopping you now! Oh hang on...