chaging brake pads

1. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

   #1 17th February 2010, 14:14

   Ok ive got the caliper out and the old pads off. then when i went to put the new 1s in a realised that on the steel side of 1 pad, there is a metal bit sticking out and on the other, its completely flat with no metal bit sticking out.
   
   Which one goes on the outside of disc and which 1 goes inside disc.
   
   Thanks.
2. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #2 17th February 2010, 14:38

   Which car? Which calipers?
   
   Pads with clips/studs etc usually going on in the inside. The clip will usually line up with the piston somehow. By clipping inside it or in a groove etc etx
3. chester-lad Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 531 saxo vtr

   #3 17th February 2010, 14:57

   bit that sticks out goes to where you see the piston
4. paxo89 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Watford Posts: 590 Boosted 16v VTR

   #4 17th February 2010, 15:15

   ^^ he's right, and the one with the flat side goes on the outside of the caliper (furthest from the hub)
5. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

   #5 17th February 2010, 17:43

   got you. that become clear when i saw the rest pattern on the old 1s. thanks.
   
   I got a problem, i think its because im doing it in the wrong order.
   
   ive got the new pads into the caliper housing and fitted the clips etc, ive now got the new disc brake on the hub screwed in, but i cant manage to push the caliper onto the disc. obviously the new pads are thicker.
   
   what are the steps i need to take to get it on, im assuming ill need to reverse my previous steps.
   
   cheers.
6. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

   #6 17th February 2010, 17:44

   rust pattern**
7. Slugshead Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cardiff Posts: 1087 1.4 Red Westcoast Mk2 Posi Blue VTS

   #7 17th February 2010, 17:51

   make sure that you fully open the caliper. wedge a screw driver in there and open it up...
   
   should fit over nice and easily then
8. chester-lad Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 531 saxo vtr

   #8 17th February 2010, 18:05

   if its the rear the piston screws in not pushes in i found that out after a hour lol
9. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

   #9 17th February 2010, 18:15

   O ok. so what i need to do is just screw the piston in. Same principle as say a bolt yeh?
   
   Do i do it with my hand or what?
   
   How exactly did you do it mate?
   
   Then do i need to screw it back out after im done or just leave it be?
   
   Cheers.
10. chester-lad Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 531 saxo vtr

    #10 17th February 2010, 18:18

    it may screw by hand if not use a pair of pliers screws in i didn't screw mine back in had to change my disks and pads for m.o.t . but i did notice there's more lift on handbrake
11. chester-lad Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 531 saxo vtr

    #11 17th February 2010, 18:19

    be careful when using pliers don't damage the piston
12. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

    #12 17th February 2010, 18:31

    ok can anyone confirm this?
    
    i need to get everything sorted by friday. tight sched.
    
    Thanks mate, i doubt i would have worked that out?.
13. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #13 17th February 2010, 19:20

    Front pistons need to be pushed in.
    
    Rear pistons screw in. Clockwise.