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Question: how does one collaspe the piston on the rear brake caliper?

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hammer1077, San Marcos, CA, August 07, 2010, 20:35
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How do you collaspe the piston on the rear brake caliper?

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    mastertech6371 August 07, 2010, 20:39
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    if i am not mistaken, the piston just pushes in. if the caliper has a cable attached to the back of the caliper itself, then the piston screws into the caliper. you can rent a tool from a parts place to do this operation, if necessary.

    Roy

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    Visitor, August 09, 2010, 05:10

    how do i change rear brake caliper

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    Visitor, August 14, 2010, 11:35

    You have to either buy or rent a Disc Brake Piston Tool. I bought one from NAPA, it's a Napa Service Tool #3163. On my 2005 the rear caliper piston screws in but you need that tool.

    Joey

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