Re: Spider Brake Pad Changes

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

No problem, the spider calipers are easy, and don't require any screwing in.


On Sun, 6 Jun 1999, Brad Meilink wrote:

> In lieu of the problems Alan had with compressing the caliper pistons on his
> 164, can someone tell me what to expect  on a 87 Spider?  Can the pistons be
> pushed back into the caliper housing or do they need to be screwed in?
> 
> I'm in the middle of replacing the rear brake pads on my Spider and need to
> know what tools I'll need to complete the job.  BTW, the Spider shop manual
> from IAP says to use a "suitable tool to replace the pistons in the
> calipers" under the instructions for pad replacement (both front and rear).
> The instructions under caliper reassembly indicate that the pistons are to
> be rotated into positon with a suitable caliper.  When I had everything
> apart for pad inspection yesterday, I was thinking 'push back the pistons'.
> I didn't notice any special keys to use a tool to 'rotate' or screw the
> piston back, but then I wasn't looking for them.
> 
> Any help clearifying these instructions is greatly appreciated.
> 
> This group has been a great help to this new Alfa owner.  The car goes into
> the shop for new flex and U-joints next week.  After that, I should be on
> the road with no more than the 'usual' creaks and groans.  I may tackle the
> flex joint myself depending on the estimate to have it done.  Right now time
> is a premium for me and the beautiful spring weather is starting to slip
> into the really hot summer weather of central Virginia.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Brad
> 
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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