Hammering in brake pins

[WhiteKnuckle]

Is there a better way other than using a hammer for re-setting brake pins after a pad change. I’m putting on track pads for the track and switch back to regular pads for the street. So I’ve essential changed pads ten times this year and the back of my brembos are taking a beating. A heavy hammer with a smaller head would probably help.

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[10sec]

I would get a punch that's the right size and customize it to make your life easier.

 

[RedBeard]

Yeah a brass punch should help

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

Maybe if I could find a real stubby one, mine are all a 4-5 inches long. Not a lot of room to swing the hammer to get the pins in, especially in the rear.

 

[10sec]

That's what I'm saying about customizing it. Get a cutoff tool and shorten them, could be a grinder with a cutoff wheel anything high speed to cut through that hardened steel.

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

That's what I'm saying about customizing it. Get a cutoff tool and shorten them, could be a grinder with a cutoff wheel anything high speed to cut through that hardened steel.

I see, I’ll try this next time and let you know how it goes. I have a set of cheap harbor freight punches I don’t mind grinding up.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I just use a small screw driver on mine. Doesn’t take a lot of effort to hammer the pins in.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Another here that uses a small punch on the Brembo pins.

 

[LikeABauce302]

I use a small drift, a little larger than the diameter of the pin, and carefully tap with a hammer. It doesn't take much force to drive them in.

 

[nytebyte]

What about a starter punch to get them mostly in, and then switch to a regular punch?

Something like this:

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[Shawn1112]

Ive used a punch as well, but a small rubber mallet works just as well.

 

[Stink Star]

A punch is key, but also making sure the pins are super clean and corrosion free

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

Made the brake nubbin, did the trick. Thanks for the advice