brake pad install

[midnightclubbaa]

i repalced the rotors on my s13 with better stock ones. and i can't seem to get the new pads back on the caliper. what do i do?

[180fan]

Take the cap off your brake fluid reservoir, get a C-clamp and a pair of pliers.

For the FRONT- use the c-clamp to push in the piston. When the piston's in all the way, it will now clear your new brake pads.

For the REAR - you can use a pair of needle nose pliers to turn the piston. It's a turn (not a push like the fronts) and when those pistons are in all the way, your rear calipers should clear your new pads. Just watch out for the little nub that pokes out on the pad that's supposed to line up with the nub on your piston.

[navysnail]

you can also get a cube at NAPA or autozone that has a bunch of different designs and hooks onto the end of a ratchet, much easier and you can apply presssure while turning too

also, when you use the c clamp, put an old brake pad in there to push the piston in, and also, only do it on one at a time, it can push the other piston back out if its not back on the rotor, that would be bad, so push it in, new pads, put it back, bolt it down, then next one

[Nismo_Freak]

Be sure to give your pads a proper break in procedure or you can have problems later down the road.