changing brakes

[eyz closd]

i did a changed the brake pads of my mister 2 at my house saturday but wus unable to change the rear pads. when i got the rear caliper off i could slide the 2 pads in but the caliper wouldnt fit bak over the rotor.. do i need a brake tool to release the caliper?

[91MR2NASTL]

you need to get a tool that will compress the rear piston. Its a screw in piston and requires a special tool rather than the usual c-clamp.

[KAOS]

here you go ...

Link to brakes thread

i still have not written up the process, but now that i am out of school, i should have some time to do so.

also have more pics ...

[BDSL]

you can use a needle nose plier....just don't puncture the rubber gasket/seal

when you are screwing the piston in, sometimes you have to screw it out and in if it gets stuck

[KAOS]

just get the piston rotation tool ... they don't cost THAT much, and certainly less than if you screw up with the needle nose. that's just my opinion. i got mine at a local NAPA, but i would imagine you could find it at other places as well.

anyway, while we're on the subject of brakes. i just adjusted my emergency brakes and i'm still not satisfied with them. does anyone know of anything else i can do to get them more sharp?

also, one more question ... what are my options for brake bias? this is unfamiliar territory for me, but i would prefer a little more toward the rears.

thanks.