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Visitor, Bowman, GA, April 17, 2010, 15:38

What is the trick for compressing the rear caliper when replacing pads

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    dandd April 18, 2010, 20:36
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    here is the repair info for your car:
    http://bit.ly/mitchell_repair_manuals_online

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    93delsol October 20, 2011, 15:33
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    You can't compress them, because there is an emergency brake you screw them in. Put a large chisel in the slots and turn it back in. Make sure the master cylinder is open because you are doing the same as compressing a front caliper and the fluid will rise.

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