john j Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hello members, I have a Fusion 1.4 tdci 2005. NOT the later model with the squarer mirrors that was introduced later that year. I bought a set of new brake pads and discs to fit. But I couldn't get the caliper piston to retract to make space for the new pads. It seems incredibly stiff. But I dont think it could be seized as braking has been ok, not pulling to one side. The method I was using to push the piston in was levering a piece of wood against it. This has always worked on the 03 Fusion I used to have. This is the first stiff one I have experienced. I know I could probably use a gclamp but it seems so stiff that I might brake something by forcing it. Does anyone have any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Crack the bleed nipple off and see if that improves pushing back, if your having to resort to g clamps then its stuck for a reason. Corroded in the bore or piston. Forcing it back with a g clamp probably will damage the seal as the obtruction scrapes past. You got nothing to lose trying though. Check for any leaks afterwards by keep ing substantial pressure on for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john j Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for your reply, Haynes manual says sometimes "considerable" force is needed to move piston. Dont know why that should be so. Will take on board your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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