This is caused by the pressure release in the brake lines when you retract the pistons in the brake calipers to accommodate the new brake pads that are thicker than the ones that are removed.
It helps re-fit to slide it back a fraction.
a special scanner called a v.a.g. has to be used to retract the electronic e brake system, and will also retract caliper piston..DO NOT TRY WITH OUT TOOL !!!!!
you have to push the brake cylinder back into the caliper using a "C" clamp
The friction of the rotor makes them move back, - it is only a tiny movement, less than a millimetre.
Remove wheels Loosen 2 caliper mounting bolts and remove Remove Rotor (if peel off type) Resecure caliper Remove brake pads Need to get special tool to retract piston into caliper Do not retract using "C" clamp these pistons have to screw back into calpier (Clockwise) After piston retracted totally install new brake pads and reverse procedure to install DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNTIL BRAKE IS PUMPED TO RESET PADS TO CALIPER
A special tool is needed (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) they are threaded to accomodate the parking brake
caliper piston does not retract with moderate C-clamp pressure - not willing to force it
After changing pads? - pump brake pedal to set pads against rotor To retract to change pads? If parking brake is not connected to this caliper - compress piston into caliper body with a "C" clamp - if parking brake is installed on this unit a special tool (not expensive) is required because piston is threaded Tool is available at Sears or auto parts ========================= If you're talking about the rear disk pads, they are adjusted using a small screw (hidden behind a nother screw) on the caliper which adjusts the parking brake. You need to turn this screw to back off the calipers in order to install the new pads. Since the calipers are threaded, no amount of pushing will retract them.
Brake pads are part of the cars disk brakes. There are four different brake pads they are semi-metallic brake pads, organic brake pads, low-metallic NAO brake pads and ceramic brake pads.
Clockwise to retract piston into caliper body
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