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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Rear Calipers

Where can I buy the Tool to compress the rear caliper?
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Where can I buy the Tool to compress the rear caliper?
Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. I think Autozone might have it in their loan-a-tool program.

Or just use needle nose pliers.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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I think Autozone might have it in their loan-a-tool program.
They sure do, that's the route I went when I replaced mine.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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I got mine from Napa. Forgot what it is called buts its in a square shape. Got it for $9
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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autozone. rent it for about ~$30, get your money back when your done.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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I just use needle nose pliers, I hate those stupid tools.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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you screw them in - be sure to tell them (auto parts store) its the rear ones your working on.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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They call it the Cube...
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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8$ @ AutoZone, Checker/Kragen.

I havew 2 of them.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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Overnight me one of them....
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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You'd be better off going to your local store and picking one up for cheap. Or using needle nose pliers.
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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I used the cube thingy. I think I would've gone insane trying to use pliers.
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Yea, I bought the cube yesterday $10 dollars at advanced auto...
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Is there a how-to post wih pics for replacing the rear calipers? mine are frozen.
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by LILMAN
Is there a how-to post wih pics for replacing the rear calipers? mine are frozen.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d80051356.jsp
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LILMAN
Is there a how-to post wih pics for replacing the rear calipers? mine are frozen.
Don't forget to bleed the whole system. A very important step.
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