I am trying to change the rear pads on my 96 gle Need to know how to collapse the caliper. I know it is the screw type but what do I use to screw it down. Nissan won't sell the tool. any ideas??

Thanks
AJ

 

Go to an auto parts store. Look for a box-shaped socket attachment with pegs on it. You can usually find a universal one that fits other calipers that screw back in.

 

That little box as the adapter to turning your calipers is a pain.I did mine and it's a struggle.But guess problem was that my calipers were bad anyways.Good luck!

 

gotta but the lil square tool or sometimes they sell a round one specifaclly for NIssans

 

Alternatively, you can pick up a caliper tool set from Harbor Freight for about $40. Works better than the square tool. It takes a lot of force to turn the piston back in ....

 

Thanks guys got the job taken care of. Although the right rear took an excessive amount of force where the left one went back pretty easy. I called Nissan they said you shouldn't have to use that much force to retract the piston. Not that it should be turned by hand but the service guy made it sound as if you had really strong grip strength you might be able to trun it bear hand. So he said that it sounded like my right caliper is sticky and that I would want to keep an eye on it.

I appriciate a dealer that isn't out to screw a customer. And thank you guys for your advice.

AJ

 

Were your brake pads worn more on one side than the other? Just curious.
If you had a sticking caliper then usually one side will wear faster than the other.

 

^^exactly and i have see a few maxes with d.s. rear calipers sticking