back disk change nighmare

[Joenjones]

bought 2 back disks with abs ring and bearings which went on okay in the end now trying to get the pads on and they will not fit, had a g clamp on the brake trying to push it back but no luck it will not move, any help or ideas?? thanks

 

[Weeksy]

The piston spins back in fella. The fronts will need the G clamp, not the rears.

They should wind in really easily, often with a fingers grip.

 

[Joenjones]

wish i knew that before haha cheers ill try it now

 

[Chip-mk1]

Make sure the washers go back on or you will need a new set when the bearings fail.

 

[Weeksy]

As Chip says, you can't preload the bearing without the spacer and the bearing floats about on the stub axle. Not good, and wont last long

 

[JamesBryan]

Don't forget to torque the hub nut as well.

175nm.

 

[Joenjones]

to late think i forgot to put the spacer on, now cant get it off at all, what should i do?

 

[Chip-mk1]

to late think i forgot to put the spacer on, now cant get it off at all, what should i do?

Well if you drive it then it will completely destroy the bearings in probably a few hundred miles if you havent got the spacers on there.

 

[Joenjones]

im trying to get it back off now but its solid, no idea what to do now

 

[Weeksy]

Not that it's relevent, but I am presuming you fitted the old pads if you couldnt wind the piston back?

A gentle tap from behind with a Rubber mallet (or block of wood tapped) spinning the disc 90 degrees as you do to keep the force as square as you can..

 

[Chip-mk1]

im trying to get it back off now but its solid, no idea what to do now

Try harder, if you are sure you left the washer/spacer off then you are screwed if you leave it all together.

 

[MartinR]

I know everybody has to start/learn somewhere but brakes and not being overseen is a leathal mix.I take it you have tightend the hub nut up alot more than 175nm if you are struggling to remove them.?

 

[Stefan.]

I know everybody has to start/learn somewhere but brakes and not being overseen is a leathal mix.I take it you have tightend the hub nut up alot more than 175nm if you are struggling to remove them.?

I was thinking exactly this!

I would rather have someone with me first time round..

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

When you do get the rear discs off and get the washer/spacer fitted, make sure they're fitted correct way round as they are sided.

Tapered side Towards the car

 

[Joenjones]

Yeah thanks, managed to get it off in the end with half the bearing still on the car, sorted it now tho runs fine, now for the handbrake cable ...

 

[Mark_P]

The guys up there ^ aren't kidding about the torque either. Mine were over-torqued my a mechanic, got less than 1,000 miles out of them before having to change them again. Did you use a torque wrench?