so how do you compress the caliper piston to put the caliper back on over the pads? its pissing me off!! i know im stupid but somone just tell me how to compress it please thanks

 

There is a tool that you can get that helps spin the piston. Some people use needle-nose pliers to spin the piston back in, but that takes more effort. Be careful and use some lube that will keep the rubber seal from tearing when you twist. I think that tool is about $5.00.

 

DO NOT COMPRESS IT

You need to screw it back into place... also remember the little nipple on your brake pad has to fall into one of the holes in the piston.

 

to loosen the caliper, unbolt the bleeder, and then rotate the pison back into the housing.

 

so can i take the cap off the master cylander resivour or w/e and twist the piston back in with needlenose pliers then?

 

take the cap off the master cylander. use needle nose pliers or the special tool ( they sell it at sears and all auto part stores) and twist it clock wise until u get it in far enough. it is a pain doing it with the pliers, i did it that way the first time then i bought the tool. you dont need to touch the bleeder. dont forget to put the cap back on the master cylander!

 

Yes, carefully turn the piston clockwise to retract the pistons. Watch you don't overflow the brake reservoir - you will have a mess on your hands if that happens.

 

ok guys thanks for all the tips im all done and braking good.

 

Anyone have a problem with the e-brake stuck engaged? I live in UT and its been pretty cold lately and it the mornings my driver rear caliper its stuck, I can hear it when the cars moving and my e-brake handle is really lose, no effort need to pull the handle. after driving for about 10 mins the e-brake miraclously returns to normal, pressure in the e-brake handle, humming sound gone. Should I replace the e-brake assembly or is it just that caliper?

 

This may be one of the cables in the parking brake system getting frozen up. Check and see if water has gotten into the cable. You can try greasing it or just replace the cable. You will have to inspect next time it happens to see if it is the cable or possibly the caliper sticking.