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Old 08-14-2008, 03:56 AM
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How do you compress the rear brake caliper pistons to install new pads?


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Old 08-14-2008, 10:09 PM
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How do you compress the rear brake caliper pistons to install new pads?


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Try to ask for the special tool used for compressing pistons. It is usually available at your local Autopartswarehouse store. This will absolutely save you a ton of time and aggravation.
 
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Old 08-14-2008, 10:10 PM
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tnx so much
 
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the rear caliper pistons screw in I just used a 1/4 inch extension and welded the end to a peice of scrap metal and grinded out a small portion of it so i could hook it to a socket wench. it works great and makes it easy and cheap.
 
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