I can't seem to twist the piston in further enough in order for me to put the two new pads in . The pads seem pretty thick but the box does say read pads
Any ideas?
If any one would like to call me for a quick answer I am on 07472682522
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #1
I just got new rear discs and pads and I am having some difficulty .I can't seem to twist the piston in further enough in order for me to put the two new pads in . The pads seem pretty thick but the box does say read pads Any ideas? If any one would like to call me for a quick answer I am on 07472682522 |
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Rear* |
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![]() Forum Pikey ![]() Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
Post #3
photos of the rear pads?sounds like you just need to wind the piston in a bit more tbh, they can be stubborn, should go right in flush with the dust seal from memory ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Yea it's in so far that the rubber is almost over the top of the piston, also I have no idea how to insert a pic lol |
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![]() Forum Pikey ![]() Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
Post #5
any imperfections on the backing plate to the pad? how much is it too big by? have you wire brushed the pad carrier properly to get any crap off there?________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Nah it's off by about 8mm I think I've been given the wrong pad there about three times thicker than the ones that came off and they looked pretty decent |
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![]() Seasoned Pro ![]() Location: Dundee Registered: 24 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
Post #7
From new rear pads never have that much material on them.Overall thickness is 10.5mm and friction material is 6.5mm on the spare set I have here. ________________________________________ '90 1.6 205 GTi, '98 306 GTi-6 |
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Right well I defo have the wrong pads the ones I have over all thickness is 15 with friction material bein 10mm what a cock , ha! And here's me trying to wind the piston in for days ha! |
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![]() Seasoned Pro ![]() Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,745 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Not sure how it's the wrong pad as its the same pad for the rear on most pugs |
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![]() Capt Pedantic ![]() Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,808 Status: Offline |
Post #10
bendix front pads look the same apart from being thicker.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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![]() Newbie ![]() Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Oct 2013 Posts: 43 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Either I am a compete tool or the pads are too big, the friction material alone is 10mm |
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![]() Forum Pikey ![]() Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
Post #12
they'll be front pads or incorrectly boxed by wherever you got them from, i was gonna say they're only about 5-6mm material from new. i've had so many mot testers say my pads are low despite them being vitually new! at which point i go into Terminator mode and serve them some peugeot knowledge________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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![]() Regular ![]() Location: high wycombe Registered: 24 May 2008 Posts: 202 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Did you disconnect the handbrake cables at the calipers? This gives an extra few mms to get the pads in. |
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![]() Forum Pikey ![]() Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
Post #14
you shouldn't need to do that, i've never done that and never had to________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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![]() ![]() Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,759 Status: Offline |
Post #15
jon boy wrote: Did you disconnect the handbrake cables at the calipers? This gives an extra few mms to get the pads in. This shouldn't be necessary if the handbrake is adjusted correctly. I must have done a dozen rear brake changes on these cars and I've never needed to do this. Besides, he's clearly been given the wrong pads. They should be 11mm total thickness from new, and his are 15mm. edit: Beaten to it by Rikky. ________________________________________ Rich |
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