1.8 petrol Brake pads - stevek
I intend replacing both front and rear pads this weekend. Is there anything I should look for and are any special tools required? Also do the caliper pistons turn or just push back?
Help appreciated.
1.8 petrol Brake pads - piston power
Front push back ,rear wind back.

The wind back tool is much easier but you can do it without and a little struggling.

Good idea to open the bleed nipple when piston going back to expell any moisture & crud from behind the piston and not to flip the master seals.
1.8 petrol Brake pads - Dynamic Dave
Good idea to open the bleed nipple when piston going back to expell any moisture
& crud from behind the piston and not to flip the master seals.


As well as clamping the flexible rubber pipe.