K11 Owners Group

malcolmt · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:54 am Post subject: Changing front brake pads

I've got an issue pushing the pistons back on the calipers to fit new pads !!!

They all move OK but if I push one back then the other on the same side pushes out. Shocked

I tried levering against an old pad to push a pair in together but then they dont seem to move.

I see the manual talks about a tool to do this.

Does anyone have a tip or two to help.

Cheers
Malcolm(t)
Joburg, Souf Efrica
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drikko · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:03 am Post subject:

Crack the bleed nipple with a tube on it when you push the pads back. I usually push one pad back, stick the new one in on that side then do the other one.
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malcolmt · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:19 am Post subject:

Thanks Drikko,

I did drain the master cyl thinking pressure was backing up there.
Will give it a go this evening.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:20 am Post subject:

You might also check to make sure that your master cyl is released all the way so that the fluid can return back to the mc.
Have you been experiencing and issues with the brakes not releasing?
Thats usually your first indicator that the mc piston is not retracting/returning far enough to allow fluid return.
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