S1 Rear pad changeout

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:40 pm

The S1 service notes say you need a special tool to wind back in the pistons when changing the rear pads. Are they right? Or is the Podger (in this case the big flat head screwdriver with the smashed handle) completely adequate?

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:42 pm

http://www.elise-faq.info/content/brakes/index.php

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:45 pm

a set of long nose pliers should do it, although lawernce has a toll that ali used last week that looked soooo much easier.

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:19 pm

Perfect. Cheers folks

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:26 pm

remember to push in and turn clockwise at the same time to get the piston to retract

mac · Post by **mac** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:00 pm

And don't forget the hot water and towels...

No, wait ......I think I'm on the wrong thread again......

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:07 pm

mckeann wrote:a set of long nose pliers should do it, although lawernce has a toll that ali used last week that looked soooo much easier.

Yup, dead easy with Lawrences tool (phnaarr) and no risk of seal damage. Most difficult thing was getting the tool off after winding back the piston!

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:53 pm

Cheers for the info but I cheated and got my mate to throw them on while he was doing the wheel bearings. Maybe next time...