Stupid. Stupid. Stupid..

Just finished replacing a copper washer on the back callipers as it had a slight leak..

Then forgot to place the disc between the callipers when I bled the rear brakes..

Piston has moved outwards and now I can’t get it to go back in so I can refit the disc and bleed the brakes properly.

HOW do I get the piston to move back in to the calliper?

Please tell me I don’t have to disconnect the hand brake cable.

Help help help

I need to finish this before it rains!!!!

Paul

Sierra rear caliper? You'll need to wind them in iirc, pretty easy to do. I think the tool for tightening my angle grinder worked.

Hi there

You need to screw the pistons back if it is the rear calipers. The pistons should have a slot. I've found the end of a large flat file slots in well. You may need to apply light pressure as you screw for the piston to retract.

Cheers

Ian

Cheers...

The angle grinder tool fits perfectly.

Paul

You might have to release the bleed nipple while you wind/push the pistons back in if there's too much resistance

[Edited on 25-10-07 by RazMan]

all sorted now..Cheers
Paul

has anyone got pics of a sierra caliper? i'm considering them on the back of my car, don't know yet

Here you go

And another
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