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Old 07-21-2004, 01:49 PM
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Exclamation brake job

how do i get the piston to go back in the caliper once i take it off????? someone help me please
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Old 07-21-2004, 01:51 PM
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Old 07-21-2004, 02:16 PM
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thanks but can u go a little more in depth....the rear calipers are hard.... i put the car in neutral and i even took the ebrake off but the pistons are still not goin in... the c clamp method doesnt seem to be working
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Old 07-21-2004, 04:34 PM
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Grab an old brake pad or something just as hard, place it on top of the piston and use the c clamp. BTW, IIRC you should open the top of the brake MC.
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Don't forge to rotate the piston... in the back if you look at the piston, there's a cross shape to it... you can rotate the piston (clockwise) AND push the piston back in with a large pair of needle-nosed pliers (as long as the tips fit into the "cross" groove). ANd as Jynx mentioned, don't forget to take the cap off the MC
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thanks guys but the rear pistons are still a ***** any ideas?
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Old 07-21-2004, 08:06 PM
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They still don't go in?

Bleed the system and do it? Dunno.
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Old 07-22-2004, 07:41 AM
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thanks guys i tried to rotate the backs and it worked thanks for all ur help my 240 is now stoppin like a maniac.
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