Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

I replaced the rear disc brake pads on my 2002 XG350.While attempting to install the padsI met with much resistance and the only way I gould get the pads to go fully on, was to use a c-clamp. The problem with that was the rotor would now rub on the pads. Is there a trick to installing these pads? Thanks.

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

I changed the front pads on my 2004 XG350i this weekend and they slid in easily.The caliper removed easily and I was able to collapse the pistons slowly with a small 'C' clamp. The caliper then slid over the pads with no problem. I think it took longer to jack the car up and remove the wheel then it did to change the pads.

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

The pistons on the calipers need to be pushed back into the calipers. However, unlike front calipers, the rears can't just be pushed back in with a C-clamp. They need to be rotated clockwise while pushing. There are a few versions a tool to accomplish this:

Here's what I use (cheap and small). It goes on the end of a ratchet extension like a socket:
http://img.products.howstuffworks.co...4/32529540.JPG

Nicer but costs more:
http://www.dieselgeek.com/catalog/me...dbraketool.jpg

See this thread for more info:
https://www.hyundaiforum.com/m_7766/tm.htm

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

I had no problem with the front disc brake pad replacement either. The back ones are slightly different.

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

I had no problem making the piston retract. The problem I had was putting in the pads. When I pushed one end of the pad into the spring clips, the other end of the same pad would pop out.

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

I've heard that sometimes the "ears" that ride in the guides need to be ground down/filed down a little. I'm getting ready to do my rear discs soon on my Elantra so I'll be getting some first-hand experience with this stuff.

RE: Rear Disc Brake Pads
 

Thanks for the tip. Since I have had no previous experience with Hyundai rear disc brakes, I did not know if the pads were supposed to fit very tight. I will take your advice. Thanks again.