94 Accord LX Rear Caliper Piston
#1
94 Accord LX Rear Caliper Piston
Hello,
I was trying to replace my rear brake pads on my 94 Accord LX (disc brakes), but I couldn't figure out how to back up the caliper pistons. Save buying a locknut wrench (I have a C-clamp), is there a quick and dirty way to get this done?
Thanks!!
I was trying to replace my rear brake pads on my 94 Accord LX (disc brakes), but I couldn't figure out how to back up the caliper pistons. Save buying a locknut wrench (I have a C-clamp), is there a quick and dirty way to get this done?
Thanks!!
#2
They "screw in". There is a "+" on the face of the piston. There is a ~$8 tool you can buy or try some other means. I've used a big flat head screw driver (I mean big), the flat end of a good size pry bar and I think one time I fould a flat file that was the right size to fit in the slot.
#3
To retract the rear piston, you have to turn it clockwise. They sell a tool specifically for that where you use with a ratchet and extension, or you can use pliers or a large flat-head screwdriver in between the grooves to turn it.
The inner Honda brake pad has a tab, you should turn the piston till it is a "+" to align with the installed pad.
The inner Honda brake pad has a tab, you should turn the piston till it is a "+" to align with the installed pad.
#4
After thought.....when the new pads go on. Be sure the small tab/nub on the backing plate seats into the slot. So you might have to twist the piston in or out a bit to get one of the slots straight up and down so that tab seats into it.
EDIT: too slow, RB got there before me
EDIT: too slow, RB got there before me
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Thanks in advance!