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Old 05-23-2003, 10:16 PM
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I am trying to replace the rear brake pads on 2001 Maxima SE, but i can't push the piston back in so that i can get the caliper back on the rotor. Why won't it go back in, i've tried to bleed the line, and it still won't go back in. Any help would be appreciated
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Old 05-23-2003, 10:51 PM
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Re: Please help!!

Originally posted by trinadsracing
I am trying to replace the rear brake pads on 2001 Maxima SE, but i can't push the piston back in so that i can get the caliper back on the rotor. Why won't it go back in, i've tried to bleed the line, and it still won't go back in. Any help would be appreciated
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To get the piston back in, push the piston into the cylinder body by gently turning the piston clockwise.

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Old 05-23-2003, 11:13 PM
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Thank you so much
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Thank you so much
You get it back in?
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Needel nose pliers work great for it.
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Old 05-26-2003, 09:21 PM
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Re: Please help!!

Originally posted by trinadsracing
I am trying to replace the rear brake pads on 2001 Maxima SE, but i can't push the piston back in so that i can get the caliper back on the rotor. Why won't it go back in, i've tried to bleed the line, and it still won't go back in. Any help would be appreciated
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Ha ha, I did that on my '95 once before I found out how they work. I was jamming the C-clamp in there for about 30 minutes thinking "****, this design sucks!"

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