[Mgs] Replacing Brake pads on an MGA

[Steven Trovato]

Keep in mind that you are pushing brake fluid backward through the 
system, back to the master cylinder.  Take off the master cylinder 
cap and make sure there is enough room in there for the returning 
fluid.  If not, take some out.  If someone has topped off the brake 
fluid at some point, there will be too much when the pistons are 
pushed in.  Leave the cap off and monitor the level as you push the 
piston in.  Remember, spilled brake fluid is very bad for paint, 
unless you are using silicone.

Here is an example of a tool used for pushing in pistons:

http://www.etoolcart.com/brakepadspreaderlis24400.aspx

I don't know if it will work for an MGA.  Mine is a 1500 with drums 
all around.

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net


At 12:53 PM 8/27/2009, WSpohn4 at aol.com wrote:
>You need to lever the pistons back into the calipers.