Changing rear calliper

[haimsey]

Need to change the passenger side rear calliper as its leaking.
What's the easiest way to get it off? Last time i changed a calliper i wedged the pedal down before undoing the brake line to stop fluid dribbling out.
Understand the handbrake cable may be a bit of a PITA!? Any info on getting that out the lever arm?
(ph2 172 BTW)
Thanks

 

[haimsey]

Rooting around found this, seems obvious I guess

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/removing-hand-brake-cable-from-caliper.682242/

 

[Chrisgti6]

Wedged the pedal down? Surely that will put the lines under pressure and cause fluid to leak when you undo them?

Ideally you want a brake line clamp, I use these sort HERE

 

[haimsey]

There's a small amount of fluid comes out when you undo the fitting from the calliper, but it doesn't dribble.
Brake line clamps won't really work with braided hoses will they

 

[Chrisgti6]

There's a small amount of fluid comes out when you undo the fitting from the calliper, but it doesn't dribble.
Brake line clamps won't really work with braided hoses will they

Nope, don't use them on braided hose (sorry, you never mentioned them). Just have something there to catch the fluid. The main thing to stop is any air being drawn into the lines as if it makes it back to the ABS pump you'll have trouble. Just leave it until you are ready with the new caliper, undo it and put it straight into the new one and you'll be fine.