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Question: rear brake pad replacement

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Visitor, 4.6L V8, Westlake, OH, April 02, 2011, 12:35

i cant get rear caliper piston to push in. it actually moved out more. is there a trick? the front pads were no problem

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    torque wrench from Stewart's Auto Repair LLC, April 02, 2011, 13:26
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    Rear brake calipers need to be turned in like screwing a nut and bolt. clock wise to make them retract. Auto parts store sell cheap tool you can use with your rachet for this purpose.

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    Visitor, May 05, 2011, 12:20

    Thanks. This solved a problem I have been fighting for an hour.
    jb

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