Harris.

This week ive fitted new rear calipers and brake hoses on the 3 door, after i fitted them last night i took the car out, after about 4 miles i had to pull over as it felt like the rear brakes were on, so get out the car and both back wheels /discs are to hot to touch . with the new calipers are you ment to screw the new pistons all the way in?

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

Yes

Steve

Harris.

Cheers mate, i didnt know i had to do this, then i take it they self adjust ?

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

You need the correct tool, but you might be able to wind them in, you must push on the piston at the same time

Steve

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Give us a shout if you need a spare pair of hands

Harris.

Thanks for your help mate

dojj

iTrader: (3)

you wind the pistons back in, make sure the littl enotches line up with the little knuckle on the brake pad, get back in the car and turn the ignition on to prime the brake pedal, pump the pedal till the calpers start to bite properly and THEN pull the handbrake to get the bite ready

if you don't do it this way you have more travel on the handbrake ebcause you've yanked it up when the pistons are right at the limiet of their travel

Harris.

Will do

Harris.

Thanks again for your help, i went to my friends garage last night and used his tools, i think its all sorted the back disc's are only get a little bit hot now so sod it im taking it to nd tomorrow