Hi all, hope I can get some advice...
Rear brake discs were knackered on my disco so I have taken off the hub and replaced disc with new. I also need to replace the pads as they are likewise very badly worn.
Problem I've got is with new pads and disc (all mintex) I just cannot get the second pad into the caliper. I expected it to more or less just drop in but there just does not seem to be room...
Wondering if pistons are going back far enough. Should they go back absolutely flush with the inside face of the caliper housing, or do they remain proud by about <1mm even when fully retracted, like mine?
Also, looking at my housing there seems to be a 'false face' on it, like a thin spacer, between the back of the pad and the side of the caliper, with a hole in it for the piston to come through. This is only on the side of the unit. Gentle prying / tapping suggests it may be a bonded part of the unit and not meant to come off - is this normal / standard? (Even if it were to come out if the piston doesn't go back any further it won't make any more useful space.)
Any other hints or tips because I'm just about at my wits end with this and still have the other side of the vehicle to do!
Thanks,
M
Rear brake discs were knackered on my disco so I have taken off the hub and replaced disc with new. I also need to replace the pads as they are likewise very badly worn.
Problem I've got is with new pads and disc (all mintex) I just cannot get the second pad into the caliper. I expected it to more or less just drop in but there just does not seem to be room...
Wondering if pistons are going back far enough. Should they go back absolutely flush with the inside face of the caliper housing, or do they remain proud by about <1mm even when fully retracted, like mine?
Also, looking at my housing there seems to be a 'false face' on it, like a thin spacer, between the back of the pad and the side of the caliper, with a hole in it for the piston to come through. This is only on the side of the unit. Gentle prying / tapping suggests it may be a bonded part of the unit and not meant to come off - is this normal / standard? (Even if it were to come out if the piston doesn't go back any further it won't make any more useful space.)
Any other hints or tips because I'm just about at my wits end with this and still have the other side of the vehicle to do!
Thanks,
M