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KillJoy
07-03-2006, 07:16 PM
Ok....so I am installing the EBC Brakes and Pads, as well as SS Lines and painting the Calipers.

How do you stop the fluid from coming out of the brake line once you remove the line?

Is there any special tools / procedure for pushing the Piston(s) back in on the Caliper, if needed?

Anything else I should be aware of?

KillJoy
TooManyFords
07-03-2006, 07:39 PM
Ok....so I am installing the EBC Brakes and Pads, as well as SS Lines and painting the Calipers.

How do you stop the fluid from coming out of the brake line once you remove the line?

Is there any special tools / procedure for pushing the Piston(s) back in on the Caliper, if needed?

Anything else I should be aware of?

KillJoy

Last time I did this I just used some saran wrap and a rubber band to seal the end of the line. YMMV.

To reseat the pistons, I use a large C clamp and press it back into the caliper.

Don't get the brake fluid on paint!

Cheers

John
KillJoy
07-03-2006, 07:44 PM
Cool.... Thanks John!

That is how I have always pushed the pistons back in, just didn't know if it would be the same here.

Saran Wrap + Rubber Band.....I'll give it a try.

KillJoy
SergntMac
07-04-2006, 08:20 AM
Golf tees...
Grifter
07-04-2006, 08:37 AM
arent the rear pistons a twist in style rather than a press in? if you press in the twist style you will destroy them.
BigCars4Ever
07-04-2006, 11:24 AM
When you press the front pistons in use the old brake pad to push both pistons back in at the same time. BTY for about $6 you can by a tool that is nothing more that a bolt with a flat end and a plate.
RF Overlord
07-04-2006, 03:07 PM
arent the rear pistons a twist in style rather than a press in?That's only on calipers with an integral parking brake. The MM has a separate drum-style parking brake.
rvaldez1
07-04-2006, 04:07 PM
When you push the piston in, dont you have open the bleeder valve as to not damage the abs controller?
grampaws
07-04-2006, 05:13 PM
it is recommended..but push the pistons back slow or
brake fluid will spray everywhere..some w/washer hose
on the end of the bleeder with other end in a bottle can
reduce the mess..re-bleed brakes once re-assembled..
KillJoy
07-04-2006, 06:05 PM
Got 'em done. No real issues, and nothing really special in doing them.

However..... By Brake Pedal feels soft, but braking seems tighter. Is this normal?????

KillJoy
Zack
07-04-2006, 06:06 PM
Did you bleed the brakes?
Starting with the caliper furthest from the master cylinder?
KillJoy
07-04-2006, 06:14 PM
Did you bleed the brakes?
Starting with the caliper furthest from the master cylinder?

Yup....
1. Pass Rear
2. Driver Rear
3. Pass Front
4. Driver Front

Took all of them until no bubbles came out for 3 full pumps of the Brake Pedal.

KillJoy
sweetair
07-04-2006, 06:29 PM
you can also pinch the brake line with a small vise-grips and a rag to not damage the line. I like the golf tees recommendation though.
Grifter
07-04-2006, 08:44 PM
That's only on calipers with an integral parking brake. The MM has a separate drum-style parking brake.

Awesome. I hated that twist in style piston. Glad to know i dont have to deal with that. Thank you sir!