Rear caliper not aligning

[DaveMong]

Just changed pads and discs on my 172...now the caliper won't align for the bolts....any ideas?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Take the pads out again , then bolt the pad carrier on . Make sure the piston is wound in enough to put the pads back in , clockwise direction . Use a screwdriver or small some square bar . Also make sure the piston is lined up properly so the notch lines up with the with the bit on the back of the new pad , or you'll never get it in .

 

[DaveMong]

Thanks. I'll give it a go when it's not hurricane Katrina outside.

 

[DaveMong]

Take the pads out again , then bolt the pad carrier on . Make sure the piston is wound in enough to put the pads back in , clockwise direction . Use a screwdriver or small some square bar . Also make sure the piston is lined up properly so the notch lines up with the with the bit on the back of the new pad , or you'll never get it in .

Just tried it without the pads, the gap isn't big enough to slide the 'outer' pad into. It seems the outer pad is stopping the caliper going back far enough.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

You've got it bolted back on , without the pads in is what you're saying ?There isn't much room to play with . You need to wind the piston right back into the caliper . It will actually go further in than the rubber dust boot . There's a guide here , but it's slightly wrong . There's no need to take off the pad carrier to change the pads . Also make sure the face on the bottom of the carrier , where the little " L " shaped holder thing ( i don't know the correct name for it ) and clean that too , remove any rust or s**t or it'll be hard to slide back in under the pads .

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/guide-changing-rear-brake-pads-on-182.286999/

 

[DaveMong]

Ahhhhh it moves! Didn't realise. Thanks for the help