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Old 06-02-2003, 12:03 PM
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Seized Calipers?? I think??

Has anyone with a 4th Gen had any problems with their rear calipers. I recently replaced my rotors and pads and noticed that the rear calipers were a bit tight. I tried and tried to compress the calipers to push the fluid back into the master cylinder but the rear calipers wouldn't budge. To make a long story short I ended up putting the old pads back on the rear because I could not buy enough room to put the new ones on. I was just wondering if this means that my calipers are seized? What can I do, are they shot?
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Old 06-02-2003, 12:30 PM
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You need to twist them back in. They will not compress like the fronts do. There are two nubs that you can get a good set of needle nose pliers onto to twist it back. Or just buy a caliper tool at a local automotive supply store.
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Old 06-02-2003, 01:20 PM
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Get a caliper tool. You cannot compress the rear piston. You can do a Rent a tool at an AutoZone store. They let you use the tool for free, just need a credit card to secure it.

If the pads are extremely worn, they will be difficult to turn in.

Good luck, it is not too bad!
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Old 06-02-2003, 03:05 PM
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but yes we have had more people talking about seized calipers recently....
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Old 06-02-2003, 08:06 PM
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Thanks for all of your help guys, really glad I don't need to buy new calipers, hoping to finish the job tomorrow. Thanks again.
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Old 06-02-2003, 08:14 PM
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Thanks for all of your help guys, really glad I don't need to buy new calipers, hoping to finish the job tomorrow. Thanks again.
Needlenose pliers work just fine too.....

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Old 06-02-2003, 08:34 PM
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u guys know wat i need to buy from nissan to rebuild a rear calipers???? any site u guys mite know where i can buy kits to rebuild them?? i know one of my rear ones are shot.. because its a ***** to turn them.
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