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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: matt-m on 26 May 2010, 23:39:55

Title: omega v6 cdx brake pads
Post by: matt-m on 26 May 2010, 23:39:55

changing the pads on a 2.5 v6 on friday is there any special way to push the piston back ?

i.e just gentle squeeze shut or wind in ?

Title: Re: omega v6 cdx brake pads
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2010, 23:43:13

huge pair of plumbers pliers did it for me

(http://www.stockphotography.co.uk/Upload/Stock/Watermarked/8673.jpg)

Title: Re: omega v6 cdx brake pads
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 May 2010, 23:43:51

Squeeze them in with a pair of grips and push the old fluid out of the bleed nipple. If you don't do that you risk reversing the seals in the master cylinder.

Title: Re: omega v6 cdx brake pads
Post by: matt-m on 26 May 2010, 23:46:09

cheers guys thought so dont want to mess it up as its in for mot friday

Title: Re: omega v6 cdx brake pads
Post by: PhilRich on 27 May 2010, 00:22:04

As already said, but make sure you cover the brake reservoir with a cloth or similar to prevent excess fluid finding it's way onto your paintwork or rubber accessories! :y