avici1

I have '06 TSX and I am trying to replace the brake pads.
I replaced front brake pads without any problem but rear brakes I am having an issue with retracting the pistol in rear calipers.
Can anyone give me advice on this?

Thanks,

DarkSithCL

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if the cap is off the resevoir, the piston might be really stiff, but it should move... I had to use a c-clamp and small piece of wood once to reset the caliper in some brakes I was changing...

curls

NO!!!

The rear caliper piston needs to be screwed back into the caliper using the special "cube" tool, or, a very large flat screwdriver, and inward pressure. Clockwise will push it back into the caliper. Be careful if you're using a screwdriver - if it slips, it can tear the rubber seal that is between the piston and the caliper body. Not a good thing to have happen.

Sheer force from a C-clamp can easily destroy the seals. Don't do it.

VQPower37

yes this is it! ... get the tool it costs like 10 bux, and it will turn in super easy

PACman

This is what the "cube" tool looks like.

dallison

on the tool. I was having the same problem with the integra rear brakes too. I thought the caliper was froze.

npolite

I use a pair of needle nose pliers (small ones) to turn the piston clockwise (as Curls mentions). I find it easier than the cube which usually slips on me.

Also to the OP, don't forget to line up the grove of the piston with the pop out circle on the brake pad. Not doing this will cause problems with pressure on that point and will wear the pads incorrectly in a short period of time.

VQPower37

x2 ... this is a crucial step in the reinstallation of the rear brake pads

avici1

Thanks all for info. It saved me a lots of time.
As 'npolite' said I used pair of needle nose pliers (small ones) to turn the piston clockwise.
It works as no problem.
You guys are great.
Thanks again.

winndogg34

a super huge flathead screwdriver can also be used....

here I ponder the possibilities of the cube....


if its a little stuck you might just had to put a little ass into it... i had issues with one side in the rear

and if all else fails give it one of these !

Belzebutt

I have no idea how you guys used needle nose pliers for this. I tried it and they were slipping and I was afraid of ripping the rubber.

What I found MUCH easier and faster was using a metal straight edge/ruler, like this:



I would highly recommend this over a c-clamp or anything else. You don't have to put the caliper in a weird position or anything, you just put this into the cylinder groove and spin a couple of turns to retract it. Super easy.

cls1000

I also have always used a big pr. of needle nose for screw type brake pistons. I tried one of those "cubes" before and did not like it.