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Rear brake help please
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Posted by: shanet1975

Hello,
I just changed the pads on the front brakes and that was a success

But now I am on the rear brakes and having a problem. I removed the caliper and removed the bolts holding the pads. I can't get the piston to seat back in. I can pump the pedal and it comes out further so it isn't frozen. I lostened the bleeded valve but to no avail. I removed that thing on the back of the caliper with the cable attached (no clue what that does) but that didn't help either. I dont have a c cllamp, but a screwdriver prying it closed worked on the front 2. Any tips on getting the piston in???
Help me please!!!!!
Thanks

Posted by: shanet1975

Might help if I told you what kind of quad. Its a 2000 400ex...

Posted by: JOEX

That 'thing' is the parking brake assembly. Pretty much useless. I recommend removing it altogether and installing a block off plate, about $10 or so.

A C-clamp would probably be your best bet moving the piston back. Removing the master cylinder cap may help, be careful with the brake fluid... it's quite the paint stripper

Posted by: shanet1975

Thanks for getting back to me. I'll look for one of those blockoff plates. I'll also see if I can get a hold of a c clamp.

Posted by: shanet1975

Got a c clamp and that made a world of difference. Brakes are done.