I've always just used a C clamp and one of the used brakepads.
I've done this on my MG, Audis, and any other car I'm replacing pads on.
Rear calipers require a different tool as the piston must turn as it is
pushed back into the caliper.
Works great.
Gordie
'62 MGA
'67 BGT
couple of old Audis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Trovato" <strovato@optonline.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Replacing Brake pads on an MGA
> Keep in mind that you are pushing brake fluid backward through the system,
> back to the master cylinder. Take off the master cylinder cap and make
> sure there is enough room in there for the returning fluid. If not, take
> some out. If someone has topped off the brake fluid at some point, there
> will be too much when the pistons are pushed in. Leave the cap off and
> monitor the level as you push the piston in. Remember, spilled brake
> fluid is very bad for paint, unless you are using silicone.
>
> Here is an example of a tool used for pushing in pistons:
>
> http://www.etoolcart.com/brakepadspreaderlis24400.aspx
>
> I don't know if it will work for an MGA. Mine is a 1500 with drums all
> around.
>
> -Steve Trovato
> strovato@optonline.net
>
>
> At 12:53 PM 8/27/2009, WSpohn4@aol.com wrote:
>>You need to lever the pistons back into the calipers.
>
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