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How to push in the piston even if the bleeder is open it still wont go back in?
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∙ 13y ago
open the bleeder valve
I'm assuming your talking about a disk brake, you need to use a C clamp and the old brake pads to force the piston back into the caliper. If it had a X in the head of the piston you need to get the tool to turn it back in. If all that doesn't work, the caliper is frozen and it needs to be replaced
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2000 Lincoln Ls v6 do you need any special tool to move pistons back to apply new rear brakes pads?
I just used a channel-lock pliers to colapse the caliper. It screws in with screw threads. I had never changed rear disk brakes that worked this way. But when it was obvious that my C-clamp was not colapsing the caliper, I realized it worked by a different method. So screw it down as far as you need it, pop on the new pads and your set. I did open the bleeder valve because I was at my wits end when the C-clamp didn't work. So you may not even need to open the system to compress the piston, it may just screw down without having to let air into the system.
Can you put a used piston in car?
There is no reason why you can't. If the rod bearing is still in it, you can tell if it has been spun. If the bearing appears alright, there should be no reason to have it checked. You would use new rings and a new bearing which are the parts that matter. You might even be able to use the old rings and bearing, but no one would. Too much chance of having a problem after it was put in.
Why is it that when my shift solenoid A is replaced that the check light still comes on after I reset the codes. I still have a problem with shifting from 1 to 2 and from 3 to 4 gmc 2000 siera?
Not to be coarse, but that may have not been the problem or another was created during the repair or yet even still another problem existed and created the one you just fixed. If the ses light came back on, there will be code (s) stored. Get back on the horse and track them down. Troubleshooting can be very trying.
If car still overheats after changing the thermostat the water pump the headgaskets and the radiator what else would cause it to overheat?
If car still overheats after changing the thermostat the water pump the headgaskets and the radiator what else would cause it to overheat? From what you describe it sounds like you might have an air lock in your cooling system. I would recommend that you bleed any and all air out of the cooling system. The bleeder valve is located on top of the engine. Once engine starts to overheat or when you can hear bubbling back into the overflow bottle, turn car off and open bleeder valve. If you see bubbling you have air in your system. Bleed the system a couple of times and see if this helps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ if it still overheats after that like my BMW 318 does you could be looking at a crack in the engine as i think that's my next option but also check or renew your heater matrix and temp sensors and use a rad leak in your rad even though its a new one as the leak could be in the engine so might seal it
What the problem is when your Mazda mx3 stays running even if you switch off the ignition and how to fix it?
AnswerCould be a bad ignition switch. or Timing is off. This is known as dieseling. The car runs off combustion and burned gases still in the cylinder even if the ignition is off. Make sure marks are lined up on the camshafts and crankshaft. mostly likely have to remove the valve cover to check timing. Even though its a chain timing can still skip a mark. Another thing to do is make sure the piston is on top dead center and the dist. is firing on the number 1 cylinder.also try Removing the spark plug on number 1 and have someone turn it over as you watch for a spark.
How do you get the piston back in the calliper of a 2004 Ford Freestar even when the bleeder valve is open?
Answerin order to depress caliper you have to turn the top of the piston clockwise while adding pressure with clamp.AnswerThis could be caused by the piston having worn a groove into the cylinder wall of - it's catching up on the edge. In that case, best to replace the caliper, or at the very least have yours rebuilt.NOTE: when compressing pistons back, be sure there is enough room in the brake fluid container for the extra fluid that going to be pushed back into it. You may need to take some out to avoid a nasty over-flow(!)
How do you suppress caliper on a 93 Lumina enough to fit pads between rotor and shoe-vehicle has a 4 prong screw in piston vsa slide in but won't seem to go in any farther?
You can get a caliper piston compressor tool at most autoparts supply stores. Some even loan them for free if you buy your parts from them. Another option I've used is a thin piece of plywood [to protect the face of the piston] combined with a "C" clamp to press the piston back into the caliper. Usually, once the piston is fully returned into the caliper, the clamp and plywood can be removed without the piston moving back out. If it does, then recompress it, and just slightly "crack" open the bleeder screw [only momentarily to relieve the hydraulic pressure]. Then the piston should remain fully inside the caliper after the clamping pressure is removed. Good luck.
When changing pads do brakes have to be bleeded and if so how 1987 Mark7?
As long as the hydraulics are not opened, you do not have to bleed the system. When changing the brake pads, you can compress the caliper pistons back into the calipers without opening the hydraulic portion of the system. However, you may want to crack open the bleeder screw on the caliper to make it easier to collapse the piston, but even in that case, the system should not require bleeding.
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How do you change rear pads on 2005 TDCI Mondeo?
You need a special tool to compress the piston back into the caliper. IF you have this simply unbolt the caliper, slide it off the brake disc, the pads slide out and the replacements slide in the same as the old ones came out, they'll only go in one way. However in order to refit you need the tool to compress the piston back into its start position. The piston 'screws' back into the caliper under pressure, the tool is essentially a threaded bar with a peg on end that locates in the groove/holes in the piston and a T on the other which goes against the caliper, you then wind the bar round and the pressure and screwing action winds the piston back in. The N/S piston has a reverse thread so needs to be wound the opposite way. With all the bits ready to go it can be done in an hour even without having done it before.
How do you get the piston to go back in the brake calipers on a 1998 jetta?
If the parking brake is connected to these calipers they thread in clockwise special tool is available (not expensive) at Sears or auto parts If parking brake is not connected to these a "C" clamp should work to retract piston release the bleeder screw then either push them in or use a c-clamp to push them back in... this will waist a significant amount of brake fluid so make sure you have some handy I generally use a "C" clamp, but you can use whatever you have that will put pressure on the calipers to retract. The calipers move slowly and more pressure won't speed the process by much. If the calipers are moving, just keep even pressure on them.
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How do you get calipers to compress on Ford Expedition?
Well it kind of depends on what the piston looks like. Does it have two holes on the head of the piston? If so, you will either need the special tool to compress it or you can try to use a set of needle nose pliers to push and turn it at the same time. If it doesn't have the two holes then all you should have to do is take the old brake pad and put on the piston (shim side to piston) get a C clamp and compress it (the brake pad will help protect the piston as well as help to provide even pressure across the piston as you compress). It may take some pressure but eventually you should see it start to compress. I have done several brake jobs myself and this way works the best. Hope this helps and goodluck. note* - I have read that when compressing the piston you should have the bleeder screw open to allow some of the fluid to escape as you compress the piston. Also you could have the brake fluid reservoir cover open to allow for the fluid to escape that way. I have done both and they have worked fine for me.
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