brake piston problem

1. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #1 13th August 2011, 12:23

   right guys ive tried to fit new pads/discs but when winding in the brake piston to allow for more room for the new pads, the piston just winds but doesn't actually go in any further. I have opened the bleed nipples (one fucker snapped off!) and released the handbrake (not sure how this would make a difference) and they still dont wind in enough, i gotta get this sorted as ive got my test a week today....any suggestions?
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 13th August 2011, 12:36

   Simple idea, but easy mistake to make.. You made sure the lug on the pad lines up with the gap on the piston?
3. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #3 13th August 2011, 12:41

   yea lol
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 13th August 2011, 12:43

   Tryed undo'ing brake fluid cap to release abit of pressure?
5. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #5 13th August 2011, 12:46

   nah dude ill try that too, cant see it making a difference tho
6. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #6 13th August 2011, 16:52

   Cap off brake fluid reservoir, plenty WD40 on the piston, and keep winding clockwise. You need to wind them for quite a while.
   
   If you have access to a winding tool, should make life easier.