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S1 Rear pad changeout
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:40 pm
by offshorematt
The S1 service notes say you need a special tool to wind back in the pistons when changing the rear pads. Are they right? Or is the Podger (in this case the big flat head screwdriver with the smashed handle) completely adequate?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:42 pm
by Gareth
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:45 pm
by mckeann
a set of long nose pliers should do it, although lawernce has a toll that ali used last week that looked soooo much easier.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:19 pm
by offshorematt
Perfect. Cheers folks
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:26 pm
by mckeann
remember to push in and turn clockwise at the same time to get the piston to retract
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:00 pm
by mac
And don't forget the hot water and towels...
No, wait ......I think I'm on the wrong thread again......
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:07 pm
by alicrozier
mckeann wrote:a set of long nose pliers should do it, although lawernce has a toll that ali used last week that looked soooo much easier.
Yup, dead easy with Lawrences tool (phnaarr) and no risk of seal damage. Most difficult thing was getting the tool off after winding back the piston!
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:53 pm
by offshorematt
Cheers for the info but I cheated and got my mate to throw them on while he was doing the wheel bearings. Maybe next time...
