Hi was changing the rear pads on my 01 and i was trying to re-load the piston so it will fit over the new pads. it seems not to push back like the front did. anyone know how to get it back in place?

ITs all apart so need help or insite immediately.

 

You need to turn the piston back into place, don't push it or you'll f*ck it up. You can buy the tool that inserts into the piston face at any parts store or try using needle nose pliers.

 

Sorry, but I just had to point this out - its "brake" NOT "break" pads.

 

yep, you have to push in the cylinder while turning clockwise. I used needle nose pliers.

He said BREAK.............j/k

 

sorry for the spelling error, i just a little irritated trying to get it to work.
do you have to push it to the right or left. (left would be front of car, Right would be rear or car when sitting back in place.

 

needle nose and a hammer on one side or just use needle to grab both sides and turn

 

Let's make sure we're talking about the same thing first......You are referring to the cylinder in the rear caliper right? You're trying to compress the cylinder to make room for the new pads?

 

Rotate the piston clockwise using the needle-nose pliers in the grooves of the piston sorta like a handle. As you rotate the piston, it will retract into the caliper.

 

yes, its all done i used needle nose pliers it was a bit hard because someone the edges was a bit rounded so it slipped a bit. but i got it, had to adjust my ebrake after. was really loose. anything else i should adjust.

 

you should be alright now...glad things went ok.