Try using a C clamp to squeeze the pistons back into the caliper. It
shouldn't take too much force, although you may need to put a little muscle
into it. If it doesn't want to go, try to get the contact point of the
clamp on this piston as centered as possible and try again. Of course, be
careful.
Steven Altomare
74.5 TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: <SamuelsMA@aol.com>
> Listers:
>
> I posted a note a few days ago that I removed the brake shims and used
> anti-squeal compound on the backs of the pads. That seemed to get rid of
> the
> squeal. However, a couple of days later the squeal was back. I decided
> to use
> the shims with the anti-squeal spray.
>
> My question is this: How do you get the caliper pistons back into the
> caliper to allow a thicker pad assembly to fit compared to what you
> removed? This
> must be a problem any time you remove worn (thin) brake pads and replace
> them with new (thick) ones. I did open the cap on the master cylinder,
> tie a
> rag around the opening, and used a large, flat-blade screwdriver to try
> to push
> the pistons in. It didn't seem to budge anything, and I didn't want to
> damage the pistons or the discs. I ended up tapping the pads/shims back
> in with
> a hammer, but that chewed up the lower edge of the pads somewhat. I'm
> sure
> there is a better solution.
>
> Thanks. BTW, the squeal is gone again, at least for now...
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