TomGrainger Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hi all. I'm trying to change the rear pads on my SV650 and I'm a bit stuck. I've got the old pads off, but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to get the pistons out far enough to fit the new pads in. Any ideas on what I could do guys? Thanks as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 you need to be pushing the pistons in not out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGrainger Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Mistype. That's what I meant to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Give 'em a clean and try a G-clamp or get something between the old pads to push them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Water pump pliers always work for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I struggled with this.. I got 2 pieces of wood put one on the back and one on the pistons. got a g-clamp and slowly tightened till they pushed in. Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 If the pistons are clean, try the above tricks.Or just unscrew the bleed nipple and then push as there will be no pressure holding it. You will have to bleed the brakes after this, which I do anyway as it only takes 10 minutes after a pad change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 If the pistons are clean, try the above tricks.Or just unscrew the bleed nipple and then push as there will be no pressure holding it. You will have to bleed the brakes after this, which I do anyway as it only takes 10 minutes after a pad change This is probably the best bet, i imagine your fluid needs flushing so doing both at the same time is worth it. I recomend a pipe that stops air being able to go back up the pipe mine cost me £4 totally worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey1984 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This is probably the best bet, i imagine your fluid needs flushing so doing both at the same time is worth it. I recomend a pipe that stops air being able to go back up the pipe mine cost me £4 totally worth it I got a warrior bleed kit from fleabay cost me £6 incl delivery comes with a one way valve to stop air getting back in, makes bleeding the brakes very easy. Company i got mine from was JJC race and rally, ordered a few bits off them and never had a reason to moan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Water pump pliers always work for me! x2. I wrapped the teeth with a bit of cloth and electrical tape to stop it from marking the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This is probably the best bet, i imagine your fluid needs flushing so doing both at the same time is worth it. I recomend a pipe that stops air being able to go back up the pipe mine cost me £4 totally worth it I got a warrior bleed kit from fleabay cost me £6 incl delivery comes with a one way valve to stop air getting back in, makes bleeding the brakes very easy. Company i got mine from was JJC race and rally, ordered a few bits off them and never had a reason to moan. I got mine from a local place that sells all sorts of odds and ends. I'm glad i did as bleeding the brakes took almost no time at all thanks to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Jam Jar with a little brake fluid in in + tube into bottom of jar (primed with brake fluid) - No air gets in. Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hmmm.......I'm not happy unless I can push the pistons back in by hand after cleaning and red rubber grease...... Jamjar with brake fluid in the bottom and some tubing was always the way to do it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 *Other jars are available* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 *Other jars are available* yup I use a nescafe jar I wouldnt be undoing the nipple to push the pads back! why introduce air in to the system if you dont have to! some systems can be a right pain in the arse to bleed once air is in there! pump the piston out a touch and give it a good clean there is plenty of suggestions above on how to push them back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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