[Mgs] Replacing Brake pads on an MGA

[gordies garage]

I've always just used a C clamp and one of the used brakepads.
I've done this on my MG, Audis, and any other car I'm replacing pads on. 
Rear calipers require a different tool as the piston must turn as it is 
pushed back into the caliper.
Works great.

Gordie
'62 MGA
'67 BGT
couple of old Audis


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Trovato" <strovato at optonline.net>
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Replacing Brake pads on an MGA


> 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.
>
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