Rear Caliper piston won't compress
08-27-2012, 10:06 PM
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Rear Caliper piston won't compress
So I'm replacing pads on my 00 S. I was able to get the driver rear caliper piston to turn in with a ratchet and a cheater bar.
I'm having trouble with compressing my passenger rear caliper piston in now. I got it to turn a little with a ratchet but then rented a tool from autozone. Still no luck.
I am turning clockwise, and E brake is off and not engaged.
Should I try to turn it counterclockwise and then back in? or open the bleeder and turn?
Please let me know if you have a "trick" or a technique to get the pistons back in with ease. Thanks!
I'm having trouble with compressing my passenger rear caliper piston in now. I got it to turn a little with a ratchet but then rented a tool from autozone. Still no luck.
I am turning clockwise, and E brake is off and not engaged.
Should I try to turn it counterclockwise and then back in? or open the bleeder and turn?
Please let me know if you have a "trick" or a technique to get the pistons back in with ease. Thanks!
08-28-2012, 03:11 AM
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A 3/8"s extension and a ratchet should work just fine 
Yeah, make sure the cap is off on the reservoir and that it's got enough room to fill up as you compress the piston w/o overflowing.
Yeah, make sure the cap is off on the reservoir and that it's got enough room to fill up as you compress the piston w/o overflowing.
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