General How I do a rear pad replacement, 1.4 16v 90 dynamic

[Fiatcinquecento]

So you start off with 13mm bolts to take off the calipers from the carriers.

What I found was funny was( I was unsure at the time) was how to wind back the calipers, and which direction. I found a fourm with a great bit of advice. Wind the caliper back with the direction of the wheel if the car was driving forwards.what was even better was the "tool" I used

A grinder wrench!
My pads were in desperate need of a change (down to metal). The before and after are shown

 

[gadge]

Now that is good advice! I am due very soon to change mine and I was wondering about which way the Pistons get wound back. Great work

 

[dtimmins1985]

I did the exact same with my stilo.

And yep bang on... they wind back the same way the wheel turns.

I did mine on the bench as i overhauled the lot and gave everything a deep clean and also regreasded my pins etc.

I also used the grinder wrench fits perfect, abit tedious though as it takes a while to get them fully wound back and if they have popped right out of the thread it can be a pain to get them in and winding back properly...

Next time ill be using a proper tool (when ive bought one) to save my wrist aching... but if all else fails i know i can use good old improvision and pull out the old grinder wrench.

 

[The Panda Nut]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal...ar-/131647098239?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275

Good tool for under £20 with both left and right hand thread to wind back pistons.

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