R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Errr... I'm changing the rear discs on my J-Spec I've got the caliper off and the pads are gone but the disc is holding on firm... I remember reading something about winding the handbrake adjuster? or something like that but I didn't think that not doing that would stop the disc coming off??? Any help would really be appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Make sure the handbrake is off, i had to cover mine in wd40 and bang it with a hammer from the the other side (i wasnt re-using the discs and used a rubber mallet type hammer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Does the disc seem loose, ie you can pull it forwards slightly if so then the handbrake shoes are catching, if you cant move the disc at all then its siezed on the hub, i think theres 2 treaded holes in the disc to screw bolts into which pushes the disc off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hammer has done the job cheers guys Next problem is how to push the piston back to fit the pads??? any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 good good, i just slid the new disk on and hammered it on. It didn't damage the pads in any way and went straight on for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 There's a hole with a knurled adjuster sitting inside, you turn it to release the shoes. If it's still stuck on there are tapped holes for bolts to go in and ease it off by tightneing up. Hammer it off !? Cowboys ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 good good, i just slid the new disk on and hammered it on. It didn't damage the pads in any way and went straight on for me. Is that the only tool in your box kieren, remind me not to let you work on my car, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 TF fitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Next problem is how to push the piston back to fit the pads??? any ideas? Eh? Hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Next problem is how to push the piston back to fit the pads??? any ideas? I use a hefty screwdriver as a lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 All done photos on later tonight after a well earned pint I think Cheers for all your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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