Tektro disk brake piston

jamie1996
jamie1996 Posts: 6
edited August 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi everyone
I was checking the wear on my brake pads today and once i took the brake pads out i squeezed the brake lever not knowing what would happen, the piston popped out along with a load of mineral oil. I now plan to bleed the brakes. I have put the piston back in however i'm not sure if it's in far enough as i can't fit the pads back in. How far are the pistons meant to go in and how can i make it go in further?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Should go back in so the front face is flush with the inside face of the calliper (no point going further or it wouldn't be touching the back of the pad)
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.