FR PD130 rear brakes Question....

[Paul C]

Can anyone tell me what size/sort of bolt holds on the rear caliper carrier? Changing some discs and pads!


Ta

 

[st10587]

not sure on bolt size and i dont know if you know but you have to wind the piston back into the caliper not just push. if you just push it back you may damage it.

 

[kriso]

I'm pretty sure they are M10 allen bolts

 

[Damoegan]

7mm allen key for the carriers.

 

[Paul C]

Ta! I thought it might have been a multi spline as per most modern VAG.

not sure on bolt size and i dont know if you know but you have to wind the piston back into the caliper not just push. if you just push it back you may damage it.

Ta for the info, Yeah, got the tool

 

[mymorph]

how do you wind back the pistons? and why?

 

[Paul C]

how do you wind back the pistons? and why?

How - with a wind back tool like whats contained in this kit

EDIT: I was going to post you a pic of a wind back kit but this statement got in my way
"You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you have made 15 posts or more."

Just google brake caliper wind back tool and you will see.

Why - to reset the handbrake mechanism within the caliper.

 

[mymorph]

am i glad i read this post. probably do the rears later this year and would have likely destroyed something!. i did the fronts a few months back - no probs.

better get myself a windback kit then.

 

[Paul C]

Did the job today, it was an 8mm allen bolt for the caliper carriers