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BIG DAN
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:33
well my 2000 mk1 v70 2.5D failed mot on bindeing front passenger brake on closer look was seized so i tried pushing the piston back in no joy so pumped brake pedal and piston came out fine but still wont return any ideas or tricks on how too do it ? am i missing something ???

stephenevans99
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:40
Doesn't wind in by any chance like some other cars?

T5frankie
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:40
i have a caliper if you want one mate

merc85
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:42
I think you may find the brake hose has collapsed inside, so its not allowing the fluid back through. Id certainly try that 1st. ;)

BIG DAN
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:43
not sure if fronts wind back the rears just push back ive replaced the rear pads no problem

how much dude? is it the same ?

T5frankie
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:44
not sure if fronts wind back the rears just push back ive replaced the rear pads no problem

how much dude? is it the same ?

they dont wind back, i have a winder that i use and it pushes them back no problem, they are all the same mate, £15?

BIG DAN
Saturday 25th May 2013, 22:54
sweet another friend mentioned a collapsed flexi best get ordering a pair then lol

frankie will prob have it mate as i snapped the nipple off on mine too lol but need too check the funds :)