front brake probs

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Post 610362 by BIG DAN on 2013-05-25 22:33:10

well my 2000 mk1 v70 2.5D failed mot on bindeing front passenger brake on closer look was seized so i tried pushing the piston back in no joy so pumped brake pedal and piston came out fine but still wont return any ideas or tricks on how too do it ? am i missing something ???

Post 610367 by stephenevans99 on 2013-05-25 22:40:13

Doesn't wind in by any chance like some other cars?

Post 610368 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 22:40:53

i have a caliper if you want one mate

Post 610370 by merc85 on 2013-05-25 22:42:18

I think you may find the brake hose has collapsed inside, so its not allowing the fluid back through. Id certainly try that 1st. ;)

Post 610373 by BIG DAN on 2013-05-25 22:43:08

not sure if fronts wind back the rears just push back ive replaced the rear pads no problem how much dude? is it the same ?

Post 610374 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 22:44:28

[QUOTE=BIG DAN;610373]not sure if fronts wind back the rears just push back ive replaced the rear pads no problem how much dude? is it the same ?[/QUOTE] they dont wind back, i have a winder that i use and it pushes them back no problem, they are all the same mate, £15?

Post 610385 by BIG DAN on 2013-05-25 22:54:33

sweet another friend mentioned a collapsed flexi best get ordering a pair then lol frankie will prob have it mate as i snapped the nipple off on mine too lol but need too check the funds :)