I have done front brake pads on cars but not rear ones.what should I look out for! handbrake! piston back in! anything else.thanks
mugenb20b,
Jan 22, 6:40am
You will need to wind the pistons in (clockwise) to retract them.
carkitter,
Jan 18, 10:18pm
Yes, but make sure you unwind the adjustment on the handbrake lever first with a 12mm socket, long extension and ratchet.Once the calipers are back on and secure, start the engine and pump the brakes until you get a firm pedal. Readjust the handbrake lever so that 1-2 clicks takes up the slack and 4-7 holds the car firmly. Over-tightening the handbrake wears the pads excessively fast. Genuine rear pads last approx 40,000kms.
Has the ABS fluid be changed recently (if it has ABS)! If not, do it now.
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