Ok, first off this isnt on a G or an Infiniti. I own one as you know, but I am in the midst of helping a buddy change the front brakes out on his 1994 850 Volvo Turbo. A lot of you guys have give great advice which spans across lots of different brands and models so I thought I would give this shot.

I got one side all done, easy as cake. I am putting back together the other side and like the first side I need to use some pliers to push the piston back into its home a little so I can fit the pads in the caliper enough to fit around the rotor. The problem is on this side that it wont go back in, even a little. I am a pretty strong guy and I cant get it to budge. He has a manual for the car and we looked at that but it suggests the same thing we've done. Push it back in with pliers is what is says.

Anyone have any ideas? Do I need to take the other side apart again? Seems like it could be a back and forth game if I do that.

Any help appreciated. THANKS

 

sounds like a ceased caliper.

try spraying some liquid wrench around the piston

 

Use a c-clamp and a block of wood. Make sure you open the bleed valve also and open the master cylinder cap

 

yea I would recommend a clamp and just gradually tighten it until you can fit in the new pads. it worked well for me. Make sure the grease you use is heat-resistant and water proof.

 

it probably has screw type pistons...

there is a tool you need that has two dimples pointing out of it... looks round with two little pegs sticking out...

screw the piston back into the caliper...

 

Thanks Guys! I got it. I used some liquid wrench and a thick piece of metal to go across the piston so I could have even pressure. WIth those toegther I was able to break it free.

All back together now and stops great.

Thanks again for the advice