Changing rear pads

[mattCSLnut]

I have had far to many VAG cars that's for sure this is why I don't gamble - I was 99% sure but still got it wrong :hahaha:

D'oh :banghead: no worries same here. I've had far too many VAG car in the past to mention on here :thumbs:
Still have one, as it happens :whistle:

[DIB17]

Thanks guys. . I always find levering off the old pad quite difficult. I use a G Clamp instead - clamp between the old pad and caliper (using a block of wood against the caliper so not to damage) then gently tighten the clamp driving the piston back in. :thumbs:

[funtime]

You're thinking of VAG stuff mate :hahaha: The O.E. BMW wrongness just pushes back, like the fronts. Using the old pads to lever against makes the whole job a doodle :thumbs:

I have had far to many VAG cars that's for sure this is why I don't gamble - I was 99% sure but still got it wrong :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

You're thinking of VAG stuff mate :hahaha: The O.E. BMW wrongness just pushes back, like the fronts. Using the old pads to lever against makes the whole job a doodle :thumbs:

[funtime]

Nope they push in just like the fronts.

FAIL. :bigcry:

Oh well, at least he knows now :hahaha:

[NZ_M3]

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

Nope they push in just like the fronts.

[funtime]

I'm 99% sure you'll have to wind the piston in using a caliper wind back tool - you can get them from Hellfords though around £15

Saying that it's possible to do it without the tool, just a lot easier with...

Hope that helps

[DIB17]

I am just about to change my rear pads on standard OE brakes. Can I push the piston back into the caliper like you can on the front brakes or will I need a special tool to screw the piston back in?
Cheers guys :thumbs: