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Old 02-18-2010, 09:31 AM   #1
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Question Easiest way to push in the pistons when changing brakes?????

Hey guy today when I get off work I'm finally gonna change all four brakes for the first time, just wanted to know what's the easiest way to push in the pistons, I drive a 07 Wrx tr


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Old 02-18-2010, 09:50 AM   #2
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When I did my 06 WRX TR, I just put a C clamp over the old brake pad and tighten it. I didn't even have to open the bleeder valve to release the pressure.

Very easy.
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On a 4-pot/2-pot setup.

Remove pins
Remove anti-rattle clip
Wiggle the pads so they are a little loose
Take ONE pad, slide it out
turn it 90* and reinsert half of it.
Use it as a lever to push back the piston(s) on that side
Insert new pad.
Remove other old pad
Repeat.
Put clip and pins back.

When you're done replacing the pads do a quick bleed, and then bed them in properly.
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Old 02-18-2010, 09:51 AM   #4
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^agreed
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Old 02-18-2010, 10:10 AM   #5
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C-clamp and a small piece of wood is what I use.
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most auto parts stores sell a tool like this. just place an old brake pad between the clamp and the pistons and you are set.

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Old 02-18-2010, 10:57 AM   #7
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this is one of my most prized and favorite tools ever:

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Thanks guys I guys I'll try the c clamp with the. Brake lol
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Old 02-18-2010, 12:25 PM   #9
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i use crow bar or big screw driver with the pad still inside the caliper.
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Old 02-18-2010, 12:26 PM   #10
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I like to use quick clamps. Fast, easy, and the rubber grips don't marr the 4 pot surface.
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On a 4-pot/2-pot setup.

Remove pins
Remove anti-rattle clip
Wiggle the pads so they are a little loose
Take ONE pad, slide it out
turn it 90* and reinsert half of it.
Use it as a lever to push back the piston(s) on that side
Insert new pad.
Remove other old pad
Repeat.
Put clip and pins back.

When you're done replacing the pads do a quick bleed, and then bed them in properly.

THIS

Everything else posted in this thread is a total waste of all involved and should be deleted as misinformation.
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Yup.

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C-clamp and a small piece of wood is what I use.
Works for sliding calipers.

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most auto parts stores sell a tool like this. just place an old brake pad between the clamp and the pistons and you are set.

Works for sliding calipers.

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this is one of my most prized and favorite tools ever:

Works for sliding calipers.

None of those work for fixed calipers.
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on the topic of this.. what about on a non turbo legacy rear calipers slider calipers?
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on the topic of this.. what about on a non turbo legacy rear calipers slider calipers?
Pistol grip quick clamp
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^ no other home remedy way? thanks for the info.
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Old 02-18-2010, 05:15 PM   #17
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^ no other home remedy way? thanks for the info.
C-clamp. I really like the pistol grip one though as I can operate it with one hand.

put the old pad in place against the piston, and press it in.

IF you're going to be doing a full bleed you can also just open the bleed valve and push it back by hand.
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