Michael,
Try opening the bleed nipple that's at the back of the caliper. It still
will take a little force to move the pistons back because the seals hold
them pretty tight, but at least you won't be fighting the brake fluid! Good
luck.
Jeff
74.5 CF 27006U
> 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...
>
> Michael
> '76 Tahiti Blue
> CF 57044U
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