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Old 08-07-2010, 07:56 PM
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Default 2004 Elantra 2.0 HVT XD Brakes

Hi, I am currently replacing the brake discs and have done the front with no problem. So far I have only tried to do the rear R/H but am unable to push the piston back in while using a piston tool. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards
 
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Old 08-08-2010, 07:37 AM
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The piston on many (but not all) rear calipers must be turned when pressing it back in. Generally this is the case where the emergency/parking brake is part of the caliper and not a separate drum brake inside the rotor hat. The Elantra does use the caliper as the parking brake and it must be turned to be compressed back in. You need a tool that looks like this:

It goes on the end of an extension on a ratchet and it twists the piston back in (clockwise). Find the side of the tool where the studs best match the grooves in the piston.

See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuLEx...eature=related
 

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Old 08-08-2010, 08:12 AM
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Default 2004 Elantra 2.0 HVT XD Brakes

Many thanks for your advice and the link to yjre video. Now I know the procedure I am confident I will be able to fit the new pads. Thanks again
Regards Alan
 
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