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Rear brake change problem, need help fast.

Old May 7, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Rear brake change problem, need help fast.

im trying to change my rear brakes and after gettin the old pads off and the new ones on i cant get the caliper back on, the piston is out too far and wont go back in with the c clamp. what do i do?
Old May 7, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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you need to screw them back in, they won't compress... turn them like a screw back in..
Old May 7, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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you are right, thanks!
Old May 7, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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You need a good set of needle-nose pliers or the proper piston tool to get the piston to rotate. It goes clockwise.
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