front disk brake problems :(

[ethan125cc]

hey guys,
my bike got delivered yesterday i put everything on except the front brake ( as the title suggests ) i need to get it over the disk but the brake pads won't come apart.
any help would be great.
thanks

the brake

the brake and the disc

 

[minidirt]

i usually just pry them apart with a fat screw driver, but you got to be carefull not to damage the pads, if you don't like that idea then you can crack the bleader open a tiny bit then they will push apart easier, just try to be carefull not to let air in the system.

 

[KeZzA01234]

Is there no spacer in the way? I know there was a spacer in my front brake when I first got it.

 

[cass38a]

who squezed your brake lever? give them a smack in the face and then just lever them apart.

 

[ethan125cc]

who squezed your brake lever? give them a smack in the face and then just lever them apart.
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that means i'd have to slap myself
thanks guys, i got them working and i just got my first burn!

 

[pegleg]

In future, use a g-clamp to push the pistons back, it is the safest way to do it without the risk of damage to the pads or yourself.

 

[cass38a]

that means i'd have to slap myself
thanks guys, i got them working and i just got my first burn!

I knew it would be you, lots of guys open that box up, and just cant help giving the lever a squeeze as they fit the bars. How did you burn yourself?