youngblud Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi all, I change the front pads on my journey, at 34000Km, they were due. Then when I tried to change the rear pads, first of all, they are FINISH. But I could not change them, I could not push the caliper back , so the new pads could fit. Please help. P.S. the hand brake is not active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonymnyphot Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'm not sure, but you may have to screw the piston in to the caliper. Look for ridges around the inside diameter or holes moulded in to it, you may be able to use needlenose pliers to turn them in. A co-worker of mine had this style of caliper on the rear of his vehicle, I think it is a Mazda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 you need to turn the caliper back with a "tool" so the emerg brake works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunkfrunk Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 don't push too hard or you will break the caliper! you need the turning tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblud Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 don't push too hard or you will break the caliper! you need the turning tool Do you know where I can buy this special tool?? Do you think that at Dodge parts I could buy it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunkfrunk Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Do you know where I can buy this special tool?? Do you think that at Dodge parts I could buy it??? It's a pretty universal tool I think, AutoZone should have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It's a pretty universal tool I think, AutoZone should have it I bought a universal one for a few bucks, and it didn't fit. I ended up buying a pretty nice set for $70. The only problem is that now the rear calipers are hanging up to the point that the new pads were smoking and the rotors are warped. It's at the dealer right now, and they've already warned me that since I changed the pads, it is probably not under warranty... get ready for my fury Dodge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymouse Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) I bought a universal one for a few bucks, and it didn't fit. I ended up buying a pretty nice set for $70. The only problem is that now the rear calipers are hanging up to the point that the new pads were smoking and the rotors are warped. It's at the dealer right now, and they've already warned me that since I changed the pads, it is probably not under warranty... get ready for my fury Dodge... What happened next? I just put a set of Raybestos pads/rotors on the rear and the left side was smoking when I got to work. Coincidentally, this is also the side where the old pad was completely gone and left a nice gouge in the old rotor. Right side wasn't that bad. Edited September 26, 2011 by mikeymouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMoodley Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 For the Canadian members, I did my rear pads this past weekend. I used a caliper piston tool from Canadian Tire which only cost $14.99 http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/AutoBrakeTools/PRDOVR~0251113P/Powerbuilt+1-1%2B2-in.+Rear+Brake+Disc+Caliper+Tool.jsp?locale=en This listing shows the 1 1/2" inch tool but there were two sizes and I used the smaller one. For whatever reason the website only shows this one size. Sorry but I can't remember if this was the smaller one or not. The smaller tool I purchased worked and fit on the piston perfectly. One tip, while turning the piston back the rubber sleeve around it tends to bind up which is not good. I smeared some brake lube grease around the piston where the rubber meets it and this allowed the piston to turn without binding the rubber. Whole job took about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Here's another Canadian site if any of you have a Princess Auto in your town: http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/hand-tools/automotive-tools/auto-repair/2990062-disc-brake-piston-tool $7.99 and has 5 different configurations GoodMoodley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMoodley Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Wow, That one is so much better. 1/2 the price and you get all the different sizes. Good call Armendegga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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