Brake Help

[jonop2]

I have the car up on the jack at the moment replacing the brakes and cannot for the life of me get the piston to go back to fit in the new pads!!!!

I have tried a clamp and everything.

How do I do it, is there some sequence i do with the car to get the piston to pull back??

Someone please HELP ME!!>!>!!!!

[axe s]

i normally put a hammer handle in them and put all my weight on em and they go in...

[jonop2]

Thanks axe.

sorted it now. the ram wasnt dead straight when I was putting force on it to push it in.

wont make that mistake again, just a note for anyone trying it for the first time, it the brakes are really worn the piston may be out far enough that if you dont push it directly on the centre it may not slide in and catch on the walls.....

Thanks

the novice

[G7]

Use a G clamp next time and push the piston back in so it clears. Easily will fit in thte new pad and shims back in.