Rear brake pad replacement

[Jeffhorn_imp]

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Remove your calipers. Otherwise you may damage something. Just take them off as you would if removing the front wheel.

Then you'll have complete access to the pad/piston area. You can use a wide pry bar, a wide screwdriver, or other suitable tool to press the pads/pistons back in.

I myself would not remove the reservoir cap; it's already vented above the accordion seal so unless you are planning on pressing those pistons all the way in (as far as they can go), there should be sufficient room in the reservoir to accommodate the backflow of fluid. After all, the pads were new and the brake fluid filled to the proper level at the factory.

Good thinking. I'm always thinking that the reservoir may have been topped off and may have too much fluid/pressure. You're right, it's not always necessary to remove cap.

Sent from me......

It's just one less thing to think about, is all.

It's just one less thing to think about, is all. I've made it a habit of removing a bit of fluid from the reservoir first to prevent any fluid spill then refill with fresh fluid.