Replacing front brake pads 4.6

[fairportkev]

Hoping for some helpful advice. i ordered repair manual online in prep for front brake pad replacement. The manual says nothing about having to push pistons back? I now have car up on jack, old pads removed and what is clear is that the pistons need to be pushed back in order for new pads to fit. problem is, this is not a normal caliper...my piston compressor wont work? Any suggestions?

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Would a u-clamp work?

 

[fairportkev]

ill give it a try

 

[Philth]

Install (leave bolts a tad loose) old pads and calipers back onto rotors. Take a flat head screwdriver and pry between the pad and rotor.

Done.

 

[WowCool]

Hi, Take the cap off the Brake Reservoir lay peice of clean cloth across the top.. The pistons should push back,,

 

[fairportkev]

u-clamp worked. Thanks.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

u-clamp worked. Thanks.

Glad to hear it.