Changing the back brake pads??
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From: Hilton Va
Changing the back brake pads??
I know you can take the front brake calipers off to get the front brake pads changed easily, but how do you guys change the back with the dual plungers on both sides. I have used just about everything I have but still the things want to kick sideways. Any secret to changing them or any special tools??
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
On my 68 I just use a regular carpenter "C" clamp to push the existing pad away from the rotor by clamping against the outside of the caliper. This forces the pistons SLOWLY back in to their bores, then I slide the old pad out and IMMEDIATELY slide the new pad into place. Do that for the inner and outer pad on each wheel and you are done. You are squeezing the pads against the caliper which acts to force the pistons back into their respective bores which in turn provides enough clearance to get the new pads into place. Once you've removed the tires the whole job takes less than 1/2 hour to do both rear wheels. You remove the cotter pin and the large pin that holds the pads, remove the old ones and pop in the new ones.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Originally Posted by carhound
I know you can take the front brake calipers off to get the front brake pads changed easily, but how do you guys change the back with the dual plungers on both sides. I have used just about everything I have but still the things want to kick sideways. Any secret to changing them or any special tools??
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From: Valparaiso IN
Originally Posted by Silvr77
You can buy clips that hold the piston in a retracted position while you change pads. Available from almost all vendors.
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