Birdie's Return To Life

Babies are happy in their new environment.
Heater has been off and temp is a constant 20-21 degrees Celcius.
Lights are on 24hrs
Humidity 52%
It helps that outside has turned to +2 so today is car fixing day.
Yesterday I declared stay high day.
The SpliffBerry is a very intresting chemovar.
I actually named it weed for two an excellent gift for Valentines day. :green_heart:
 
Bird,,, I'm happy you are starting to act like a regular person again......... Iffen that makes sense. Keep your eye on the prize. And the rest will fall in place......................
 
Opps BTW AB I hope isn't a fitting handle anymore..... Happyerbird? I do hope.. But then I ain't sure,,, cussing at that car?
 
Norcaliwood said:
Opps BTW AB I hope isn't a fitting handle anymore..... Happyerbird? I do hope.. But then I ain't sure,,, cussing at that car?
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Trying to fix it.. Got the tyre off by going under and kick. I am doing something wrong with the break pads though.. There is no room for them.. Back tovideos and DIY :hugs:
 
Highya HappyBird,

On the break pads - A C clamp will push the pistons back into the caliper, and make room for the pads. Just make sure to pump up the breaks before moving anywhere. I can elaborate if necessary. Hope it goes well.
 
Bode said:
Highya HappyBird,

On the break pads - A C clamp will push the pistons back into the caliper, and make room for the pads. Just make sure to pump up the breaks before moving anywhere. I can elaborate if necessary. Hope it goes well.
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Getting there slowly.. I have a one more st to change first.
Bode said:
C clamp will push the pistons back into the caliper
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This is what I am trying to figure out HOW
I dont have a c clamp
 
I always remove the brake fluid reservoir lid (be careful of brake fluid on the paint work) because as you retract the caliper piston fluid will return to the reservoir and you can keep it to top up later. The pistons will need to go back quite a long way if you're fitting new brake pads. Lever them back with a long tire lever or similar, be careful if putting any lever pressure against any alloy as it may not be so strong. There may be a wear adjuster depending on your vehicle make.
Be careful of any ABS wire or sensor.

Mark.

I'd love to be there to teach you car maintenance.....and you could teach me how to grow!!
 
There's two types of pistons Birdie. Some you have to use a special adapter that turns the piston down. If you try and compress it without turning you will damage it. Just make sure yours is not that type.
If it is, needlenose pliers opened up and placed between the 'fins' of the piston will allow to to turn it clockwise to retract back into the housing.
As mentioned, remove the brake reservoir cap. Compress the piston slowly. Prybars or big screwdrivers work if you use them as levers pushing down on the piston. Careful not to pinch or damage the rubber boot. Add grease to those caliper pins once you have them out as well.
 
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