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Rear Brake Help(Piston Compression)
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Posted by: primergray

We are doing a brake pad replacement and cannot compress the rear pistons.

Which way to turn the screw piston so I can install the new pads?

Thanks in advance!!

Jack

Posted by: kissajew86

i forget wich way to turn it, but one you do it is obvious if it is right or wrong...

Posted by: bullitt5177

I believe it's counterclockwise to release it.

Posted by: badass98svt

isn't there a kit that you need to buy?

Posted by: kissajew86

no just a specialty tool, it has 2 nobbies on it to help turn the piston

Posted by: primergray

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Originally Posted by kissajew86

no just a specialty tool, it has 2 nobbies on it to help turn the piston

It turns clockwise and we used a pair of channel locks to screw it in.

Putting the calipers back on was a major pain!

Posted by: badass98svt

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Originally Posted by primergray

Putting the calipers back on was a major pain!

why? you mean screwing the piston back in? or just physically remounting them?

Posted by: primergray

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Originally Posted by badass98svt

why? you mean screwing the piston back in? or just physically remounting them?

Physically remounting them.

If the springs on the pads don't line up PERFECTLY, it won't go back together.

We spent two hours trying to get the right rear back together. All of a sudden it just popped right into place.