how to change brake pads on a hyundai se i have done every thing but the caliper

[MAUREENL]

will not go back enough to? the new pad but the cyliper just will not go back enough ? i have one in but the other will not go. i have released some of the oil ,
help please

 

[JoeC]

You need to push the piston back with a c clamp.

 

[bandit_60]

after you loosened the bleeder and the piston still won,t go back then it,s froze up and you will have to buy a new caliper.

 

[MreKnowitall]

Some cars like Nissan use ratcheting caliper cups for the parking brake.

If you're trying to compress the rear calipers, they may be the same type.

Using a paint scraper, or really big flat screwdriver, turn the cup to the right, or is it left....? while pushing in.

No guaranties. Just a thought.


ADDED:
Oh, make sure the parking brake is OFF.

 

[Viper619]

go to a mechanic

 

[krazybob613]

If the caliper is too stiff to compress with a set of channel lock pliers then use a C clamp. If you have to use a C clamp compress the piston all the way in and then back off the clamp 3/8 of an inch and stroke the brake pedal until the piston moves out to the clamp, compress the piston again, repeat several times until the piston moves smoothly. After installing the new pads on both sides press the pedal several times until the pedal is firm then check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and if necessary top it off using New brake fluid of the correct specification ( DOT 3 or DOT 5 as specified in your owners manual ) from a sealed container - fill to the marked Full line or the bottom shoulder of the fill opening.

 

[driver_uk]

make sure you are putting even pressure, on the piston. When you put a G cramp, onto one side of the piston, it tends to jam it!

 

[krazybob613]

If the caliper is too stiff to compress with a set of channel lock pliers then use a C clamp. If you have to use a C clamp compress the piston all the way in and then back off the clamp 3/8 of an inch and stroke the brake pedal until the piston moves out to the clamp, compress the piston again, repeat several times until the piston moves smoothly. After installing the new pads on both sides press the pedal several times until the pedal is firm then check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and if necessary top it off using New brake fluid of the correct specification ( DOT 3 or DOT 5 as specified in your owners manual ) from a sealed container - fill to the marked Full line or the bottom shoulder of the fill opening.