Leon Rear Brake Pad Change - Please Help!

[scottca]

Hi,

Hope im not being a complete idiot but would appreciate some help (I think i am being an idiot!)

Changing the rear pads on my leon (not a cupra, just a box standard 1.6 SX). Got the caliper off ok and the old pads out however I cant push the piston in? no matter how hard i try it wont move, if i lightly tap the brakes the piston comes out so i know its not stuck or fused in.

Can anyone help?!?!?!

Cheers,

Craig

 

[Scotty_b]

Dont push them!
see the two holes, well you need to wind and push, either get the tool for the job (got mine for £10) or pliers work

 

[scottca]

ah cheers - its a bit dark now so cant have a look - where abouts are the two holes, do you mean i have to physicaly turn the piston as I push?

where can i get the tool from as at the minute the piston is out and i cant even fit the old pads in. oops !

 

[Scotty_b]

Yeah just turn and push, it shoudl wind in. Most car part shops should have them.

I will take a photo of mine for you

 

[scottca]

excellent thank you, i hope i have not done any damage as ive been trying to push it in (quite hard!) without winding (as my previous car used to)

Do you think ive done any damage?

 

[Scotty_b]

I wouldnt have thought so, i only know about hwo they work as i tried to do my dads, then read the haynes and thought oooops!

 

[scottca]

I was about to go and buy one tomorrow if i couldnt find the answer !

Thank you so much for your help, will give it a go first thing and let you know how it goes.

Cheers Again!

Craig