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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => SUSPENSION & STEERING => Topic started by: feldom on August 16, 2012, 19:59:50

Title: Changing rear disc pads
Post by: feldom on August 16, 2012, 19:59:50

I have done this loads of times on other cars, using the good old G-clamp to push back the pistons. However the i30 has special screw in pistons that need a special tool.
Can you reset the pistons without this tool? If not where can I get one and how much will it cost? Or could I hire one?
Thanks Mike

Title: Re: Changing rear disc pads
Post by: Shambles on August 16, 2012, 20:18:01

Ffoxy is your man - he's got such a tool :)

Read the whole thread - there's a link in there for the gadget.


https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=8891 (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=8891)

Title: Re: Changing rear disc pads
Post by: Asterix on August 16, 2012, 20:54:50

That'll be damned..  :undecided:

I was sure the rear pistons could just be pushed back as the front, since the i30 have the handbrake drum inside the disc.

Nice to find out though..before I ruined the rear calibres  :razz:

Title: Re: Changing rear disc pads
Post by: feldom on August 17, 2012, 15:46:58

Just found a useful video on youtube. It is American and the guy is working on a Honda but he doesn't gloss over anything. Check out the problems he has trying to fit the caliper rewind tool.


How To Replace Rear Disc Brakes (Full) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kf8C4Qxu-A#ws)