Hello! I have a 2001 Honda Shadow Ace (VT750CD). My brakes work but need new pads. The front wheel is already off from something else I was doing. The problem is that the caliper pistons are sticking out a little bit, maybe 1/4 inch. With the new pads installed, there isn‘t enough room for the rotor to go inbetween so I need to push the pistons in some but I can‘t just push them in. Is there a problem with the pistons? While I have everything removed, I might as well clean the caliper. Can someone please explain the steps? Should I:Unbolt caliperPump brake until pistons begin to come out moreGrip and remove pistonsClean the bore and sand pistonsPut waterproof brake grease on pistons before installing againPush them all the way in flush before installing new brake pads???Should I remove the dust seals/o-rings before cleaning the bore? Any help is very much appreciated.
Just like on a car, you will need to remove the master cylinder cover, and if you can't push the piston back in by hand, then use a c-clamp to carefully move it back in. Try to center it as much as possible on the piston (use a flat bar or something if necessary).
First, you should be consulting a manual. Second, you should use the old pad with that clamp to make sure the piston has no chance of cocking in the bore.
Use a c clamp to force pistons back All the way back. Or remount calipers and use a piece of fir or big, flat bar or screwdriver to push them back against the disk. Did you expect to get new, thicker pads in a hole that thinner, worn pads were in? Cant get 10 pounds of poop into a 5 pound bag! Dont Touch lever! Don't grease Anything! ,U can get it on disks/pads. Don't remove pistons or sand Anything! You brakes are your life line, Especially Front.
