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[moggy]

Hi all,my mechanic has just fitted new brake parts all round.Pads discs,sensors,but he said he could not fit.The rear passenger side pads,as the caliper would not open up enough to get them in.I do trust him but,he is snowed under at the moment.And i think the job took longer than envisaged.So do you think as he has said, get a new caliper and he  will fit it free.I don't know what problems happen to calipers,ie do they rust, bend, warp.I only ask because,if i have the right part number.They are about £100,and i don't want to spend unnecessarily.Your advice and comments apreciated.Dean

[Andy B]

.... as the caliper would not open up enough to get them in. ....And i think the job took longer than envisaged.So do you think as he has said, get a new caliper and he  will fit it free. .....

I've only had need to fit a couple of sets of rear pads, but they went OK. Either your new pads are the wrong ones ie too thick, or, as you suggest, your mech had had enough. I'd not think about a 'new' caliper until at least after I'd had a look myself.

[Jimbob]

If they were the right pads...they should fit without messing about.

[jonny2112]

Have a look yourself first, just in case your suspicions are correct!
May take some manhandling / persuasion, but would doubt a new caliper is needed.

[Lazydocker]

I'd have to check but it is possible the calliper is sticking, although you're quite unlucky if it has.

[Agemo]

At worst, you will need to replace the caliper, in which case someone on here will sell you one cheaply, but I doubt you will need one.

[moggy]

Hi all,all the parts were purchased off andy c.So i dout they are the wrong pads,just seems strange all the other pads and shoes fitted :-\Dean

[andymp]

Did he have the correct caliper piston wind back tool? It is possible without by using a flat bar, but in situations where it is a bit sticky, it wont appear to wind back fully, since pressure is needed as well as rotation. Just a thought.

[moggy]

At worst, you will need to replace the caliper, in which case someone on here will sell you one cheaply, but I doubt you will need one.

Hi Agemo,would it not be best to buy a new caliper.New for old, instead of old for old.If you know what i mean :yDean

[TheBoy]

There are only 2 types of rear Omega pads, and both are identically sized.

[moggy]

Did he have the correct caliper piston wind back tool? It is possible without by using a flat bar, but in situations where it is a bit sticky, it wont appear to wind back fully, since pressure is needed as well as rotation. Just a thought.

Hi Andymp,no do think he has that tool.So he must have used a bar.Dean

[TheBoy]

I'm probably a bit far south, but if you're stuck...

[moggy]

.... as the caliper would not open up enough to get them in. ....And i think the job took longer than envisaged.So do you think as he has said, get a new caliper and he  will fit it free. .....

I've only had need to fit a couple of sets of rear pads, but they went OK. Either your new pads are the wrong ones ie too thick, or, as you suggest, your mech had had enough. I'd not think about a 'new' caliper until at least after I'd had a look myself.

Hi Andyb,the thing is i would not have a clue what to look for mate Dean

[moggy]

I'm probably a bit far south, but if you're stuck...

Hi TB thanks for the offer,you see i am a bit of a stickler.When it comes to the right parts,for the job.Hence buying genuine parts off andyc,i am not to happy. That one set is the ones that were already on.He is normally pretty good in his work,and i dont think he is bullshitting me.But this time he has made another mistake as well.When taking off the wheel cap,the nut was seized.He tried to get it off and broke off the nut,so the shaft was stuck in the alloy wheel.He then drilled it out,and made the hole to big.So he tapped it and put another bolt in,but it does not look right.He also damaged the cap,bit of a pain all this.Looks like new alloy,cap,and caliper more money :(Dean

[Andy B]

Did he have the correct caliper piston wind back tool? It is possible without by using a flat bar, but in situations where it is a bit sticky, it wont appear to wind back fully, since pressure is needed as well as rotation. Just a thought.

Piston doesn't need rotation to go back