Caliper piston question - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 09-12-2010, 09:17 PM

So let's say the piston is sticking out, would C-clamping it back in with the brake reservoir cap off and many towels wrapped around the reservoir capless area it be ok?

Or it is required to remove the bleeder plug and hose?(thus, requiring the tedious task of bleeding brakes....).

Just worried that the bleeder plug acts as a primary 'gate' that if not released first while C-clamping would cause it to 'blow'

Thanks everyone!

MUSKOKA800 · 09-13-2010, 01:24 PM

C-clamp and rags has worked for many vehicles over the years. Can't imagine the Yaris being any different.
Don't open the bleeder unless your system needs air bleed out or fresh fluid is being installed.

Yawesh · 09-13-2010, 05:16 PM

thanks! by the way....the manual says to replace the dust boots and slide pin bushes.....is that realllly necessary? thanks again!

MUSKOKA800 · 09-14-2010, 08:28 PM

9 out of 10 brake jobs wouldn't include those parts. Of course a stealership may change them just to boost your invoice. Of course if they're cheap then why not just to keep everything fresh.

09-12-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	Caliper piston question So let's say the piston is sticking out, would C-clamping it back in with the brake reservoir cap off and many towels wrapped around the reservoir capless area it be ok? Or it is required to remove the bleeder plug and hose?(thus, requiring the tedious task of bleeding brakes....). Just worried that the bleeder plug acts as a primary 'gate' that if not released first while C-clamping would cause it to 'blow' Thanks everyone!

09-13-2010, 01:24 PM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	C-clamp and rags has worked for many vehicles over the years. Can't imagine the Yaris being any different. Don't open the bleeder unless your system needs air bleed out or fresh fluid is being installed. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

09-14-2010, 08:28 PM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	9 out of 10 brake jobs wouldn't include those parts. Of course a stealership may change them just to boost your invoice. Of course if they're cheap then why not just to keep everything fresh. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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09-13-2010, 05:16 PM	#3
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	thanks! by the way....the manual says to replace the dust boots and slide pin bushes.....is that realllly necessary? thanks again!