I changed my brake pads but now they're too close together to slide over the rotor. Anyone know how to adjust? Thanks in advance!
by kenik7373
I changed my brake pads but now they're too close together to slide over the rotor. Anyone know how to adjust? Thanks in advance!
by kenik7373
4 Comments
you will need to remove the pads and get the pistons to retract. you should NOT use a sharp, hard metal tool to do this as it might damage the pistons. a flat, thin wrench or a plastic tires lever might help. skip to about [4:05 in this video](https://youtu.be/Xqw0SaZl-jo?si=mV1Zcw_nt1gtr8tF) for a visual explanation.
Remove the pads. Use a spudger/tyre lever to push in the pistons back in the body. Reinstall the pads.
Take them back out, clean the pistons carefully and gently push them back in to the caliper. Put your pads back in and you should be good to go.
I would take the brake pads out and then use a plastic tire lever to push the pistons all the way in.