Introduction
Changing the rear brake pads on a SEAT Ibiza IV 6J (90hp)
The operation is quite simple but you need a piston pusher, if you don't have one I advise you not to do the operation.
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With a diamond jack
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The vehicle must be on a level surface
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Place the diamond jack under the location provided at the level of the underbody
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Using the crank, turn in the tightening direction to lift the vehicle
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Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle
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With a hydraulic jack
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Place the hydraulic jack under the location provided at the level of the underbody
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Push the lever down to raise the jack
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Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle
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Place the candle under the cradle or a reinforced point of the car
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Adjust the candle to the height of the latter
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Lower the vehicle onto the jack stand and remove the jack
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Replace the jack (diamond or hydraulic) under the underbody and raise the car slightly to remove the jack stand.
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Make sure you have all the necessary tools before removing the wheels.
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A piston pusher (mandatory for rear brakes)
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New pads
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A 15 flat wrench and a 13 flat wrench
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Jack + candles
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Brake cleaner
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Sense of sight
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Brake caliper
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Above the caliper you can see the hexagonal screw head and its nut.
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There is a second one at the other end of the stirrup
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Place a 13mm flat wrench or socket on the screw head
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Place the 15mm flat wrench on the nut
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Loosen the screw by blocking the rotation using the flat wrench
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Remove the screws
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Remove the caliper using a screwdriver
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Be careful not to pull the brake hoses too much when dropping the caliper.
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Remove the old brake pads
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If your pads are very worn, your piston may be almost fully extended and you will not be able to put the caliper back on with the new pads.
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Check the size and shape of the pads to make sure they are the same model.
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Open the hood and locate the brake fluid reservoir.
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Open the brake fluid jar and place absorbent paper underneath in case the fluid overflows
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The rear brake pistons cannot be pushed back by simple pressure, you have to push and turn at the same time.
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The piston has two notches to make it easier to turn.
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Push the piston back as far as it will go without forcing it.
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Place the pads on the caliper bracket
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Replace the caliper on its support
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Install the new screws supplied with the pads.
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Reassembly in reverse order
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After starting the vehicle, press the brake pedal several times
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Relatively simple maintenance operation, although care must be taken as it involves the brakes.
Relatively simple maintenance operation, although care must be taken as it involves the brakes.
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2 Comments
Seat ibiza tdi 1.6l 2013: To push the rear brake piston back on the right and left side, in which direction should you turn? Thank you
From memory I think you have to turn it clockwise. In any case you should feel a slight resistance when you turn the piston pusher.