Do you need a brake caliper rewind tool?
To successfully push back the rear caliper brake piston, you will need a simple tool such as a plier or a screwdriver. You need to twist the piston clockwise; clockwise will spin the piston inward into the housing itself inside the caliper, and then you will be able to change your brake pads.
Are brake pistons threaded?
The thread of the parking brake mechanism has to allow the cylinder to move along it to compensate for the pad wear but it is still free to rotate one way, then the other, to work. When you replace the pads you are merely rewinding the piston along the thread.
Can you compress brake piston without bleeding?
From an expert point of view, it is necessary to open the bleeder valve to compress the caliper piston. It is not advisable to compress your brake caliper without bleeding. You should know that if you don’t open the bleeder valve, the brake fluid in the caliper will have a very high risk of getting contaminated.
Do you need to bleed brakes when compressing piston?
The caliper pistons need enough hydraulic pressure to clamp the brake pads against the rotor. Air bubbles lessen the hydraulic pressure and put a damper on your car’s braking performance. So as a precaution, you want to bleed your brakes when it’s necessary.
Do you need a special tool for brake calipers?
Can you remove brake caliper pistons with caliper pliers?
I’ve read a lot of articles over the years about removing brake caliper pistons which can’t be removed with caliper pliers. I don’t have access to compressed air tools, which is common way of removing caliper pistons in garages.
How do you remove the brake piston from a blind bearing puller?
To remove the remove the brake piston from the blind bearing puller clasp, simply undo the clasp using the reverse of the previous step. Blind bearing pullers are relatively cheap and easy to buy at local tools suppliers and online.
What should I do when removing the calipers from my motorcycle?
When the calipers have been removed from the motorcycle ensure you have also removed the brake pads and stored away from contaminants. Clean the calipers thoroughly using a suitable brake cleaner.
How do you mount a bearing puller on a brake caliper?
Locate a suitable size blind bearing puller which approximately matches the inside diameter of your brake caliper piston, then proceed to mount within a vice. You should use two pieces of scrap wood or plastic to prevent damaging the bearing puller clasp when mounted within the vice.