gonna change my rear brake pads-do I need a special tool?
06-11-2002, 08:56 PM
#2
Re: gonna change my rear brake pads-do I need a special tool?
Originally posted by Ekote
Some cars I have worked on have rear disc brakes that require a special tool to compress the caliper(s). Just wondering if my 92 SE does? Thanks.
Some cars I have worked on have rear disc brakes that require a special tool to compress the caliper(s). Just wondering if my 92 SE does? Thanks.
06-11-2002, 09:49 PM
#3
Re: Re: gonna change my rear brake pads-do I need a special tool?
you dont just compress you take the needle nose pliers like Pervis Anathema said and push down and turn clockwise at the same time like your screwing something in. They make a tool that fits on a socket that makes it a little easier...you may can borrow one from the local parts store if they do tool loaning.
06-12-2002, 05:48 AM
#5
Originally posted by D-sta
listen to awsm66. my local mechanic let me borrow it. It helps a lot and does a good job.
listen to awsm66. my local mechanic let me borrow it. It helps a lot and does a good job.
06-12-2002, 08:35 AM
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I haven't done rear brakes on a Maxima, but on other rear disc cars, I've always used C-clamps, that way all you ahve to do is trun the camp handle to put on pressure, then turn the caliper piston with vise grips, crank clamp handle, turn piston, etc
06-12-2002, 08:51 AM
#7
Originally posted by Maxima_Van_WA
I haven't done rear brakes on a Maxima, but on other rear disc cars, I've always used C-clamps, that way all you ahve to do is trun the camp handle to put on pressure, then turn the caliper piston with vise grips, crank clamp handle, turn piston, etc
I haven't done rear brakes on a Maxima, but on other rear disc cars, I've always used C-clamps, that way all you ahve to do is trun the camp handle to put on pressure, then turn the caliper piston with vise grips, crank clamp handle, turn piston, etc
I can see how that would work but its overkill on these cars to use the c clamp like that.
06-12-2002, 09:07 AM
#8
Originally posted by Maxima_Van_WA
I haven't done rear brakes on a Maxima, but on other rear disc cars, I've always used C-clamps, that way all you ahve to do is trun the camp handle to put on pressure, then turn the caliper piston with vise grips, crank clamp handle, turn piston, etc
I haven't done rear brakes on a Maxima, but on other rear disc cars, I've always used C-clamps, that way all you ahve to do is trun the camp handle to put on pressure, then turn the caliper piston with vise grips, crank clamp handle, turn piston, etc
you dont want to make any marks or scratches on the outside of the piston
I have always just used needle nose pliers in the grooves on the front of the piston and turned clockwise to compress the piston
or get one of those tools from pepboys; I think it's only about $5-10
be careful not to tear the piston boot too like someone else mentioned
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