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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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rear brake ?

Which way do i rotate the rear brake piston when im pushing it back in ? I think its count-clock wise but i just wanted someone to conferm it. thanks.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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Mine went in like a normal screw - clockwise.
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by largestal
Mine went in like a normal screw - clockwise.
Well i guess if i start to turn it one way and see that its not going in then i guess that would be the wrong direction right?? if anyone else can conferm this directino that would be great. Two conformations are better then one.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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It's clockwise to lower the piston into its housing. Watch out for the rubber boot. When I did mine, the boot got all twisted up and I was afraid that it may get torn.
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by UncleMax98
It's clockwise to lower the piston into its housing. Watch out for the rubber boot. When I did mine, the boot got all twisted up and I was afraid that it may get torn.
did you use the autozone disc brake tool or just some flat head screw driver?? ive heard that its easier to do with the autozone tool
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 01:29 PM
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I used needle nose pliers. Just take it easy so the pliers won't slip and puncture the rubber boot. The Autozone (Pepboys, too) tool would help a lot, but I was cheap.
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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I used the tool they sell at pep boys / autozone. I just attatched it to my drill and did it that way. Saves lots of time!!
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