AGR 441 B Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 Replacing worn disc pads to fit much thicker new ones requires a substantial force to push the pistons back. Apart from opening the bleed nipple to let fluid out, has anyone found a reliable tool that makes the task easier ? Any ideas would gratefully received, Thanks for any suggestions, John Quote
RogerH Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 Hi John have a look at any of these https://www.google.com/search?q=brake+pad+spreader&oq=Brake+pad+spreader&aqs=chrome.0.0i512l10.5615j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Keep them in the boot with a spare set of pads - Just in case. Roger Quote
jpmf Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 1 hour ago, AGR 441 B said: Replacing worn disc pads to fit much thicker new ones requires a substantial force to push the pistons back. Apart from opening the bleed nipple to let fluid out, has anyone found a reliable tool that makes the task easier ? Any ideas would gratefully received, 6" G clap works for me. Quote
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 Errrr how about the original Girling spreading lever/tool? It has worked perfectly for me for 40 years https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187731589989?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339129536&toolid=20006&customid=f7d2f44f4a3410b44abb9d21f49c9582&loc_physical_ms=218790&loc_interest_ms=&msclkid=f7d2f44f4a3410b44abb9d21f49c9582 Quote
Lebro Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 I have always found that a large screwdriver works quite well. Bob Quote
Z320 Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 15 minutes ago, Lebro said: I have always found that a large screwdriver works quite well. Bob + 1 from me If that does not work - something could be wrong Quote
stuart Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 Yep big screwdriver should do the trick, dont take both pads out simultaneously or you may find as you push one in the other comes out again. I put a bit of wood in place of one pad then push the other side in. Stuart. Quote
Phil Read Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 13 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Errrr how about the original Girling spreading lever/tool? It has worked perfectly for me for 40 years https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187731589989?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339129536&toolid=20006&customid=f7d2f44f4a3410b44abb9d21f49c9582&loc_physical_ms=218790&loc_interest_ms=&msclkid=f7d2f44f4a3410b44abb9d21f49c9582 Yep I have one of these, simple but effective. Quote
AGR 441 B Posted January 21 Author Report Posted January 21 thanks for all the ideas chaps, safe journeys in the new season, and enjoy your TRs, John Quote
roy53 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I use an adjustable spaner with a parallel shaft any parallel will do to keep even pressure on the piston Quote
Trev Good Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I use one of my tractor tyre levers, easy! Quote
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