How do i get the Brake Caliper Piston back in??

[Kdubslugga]

Im changing Brake pads, and somehow the piston on the left front brake caliper slipped out, how do i go about trying to get it back it there, is it just a matter of trial and error, i dont want to break anything. Any Ideas??

 

[Mustang5L5]

When it comes to brakes, i wouldn't mess around. You might not be able to get the piston to seal correctly.

I would take it off, drive to autozone, pay $12 for another one and put that on, bleed the brakes and call it a day.

 

[87TTopGT]

I had the same thing happen, just started the piston back in and used a woodworking clamp and a piece of wood to compress it (after cleaning the piston off carefully, of course). If the piston fell to the ground, be sure to check it for nicks etc.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

No need to buy a new caliper. Like 87TTop said, just push it back in with a c clamp and a piece of wood, or even better.. .A piston compressor!

Nick

 

[HISSIN50]

if the seal dried out, coat it with brake fluid.

i agree in full with Mike - for the price of a new one, dont mess around. ive rebuilt calipers before and i never felt great about it. money very well spent on a new/reman'd one, IMHO.

 

[89MustangGX]

If you can get it started, I'd use one of the old brake pads with a c-clamp to try and seat it nice and even (should go in ok). But then again, for the price of new ones, if the old ones are questionable...