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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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How Do You Push Back the Piston For The Back Calipers?

i heard their was a special tool i needed to buy so i can push the piston back, i know how to do the ones in the front but the back are different. If anyone knows what the tool is called, or has a pic of it, or if i dont need it, what do i do to push it back?
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by XoPtOn
i heard their was a special tool i needed to buy so i can push the piston back, i know how to do the ones in the front but the back are different. If anyone knows what the tool is called, or has a pic of it, or if i dont need it, what do i do to push it back?
Yes there is a tool you need. For the fronts there are some people that use a c-plamp but the tool made for it would look like this:



The rears are a little different. I personally use a some pliers but the here is another tool:



Hope this helps...
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http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

you use it with a 3/8" wratchet and extrention.
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thanks for the help, the pics helped alot.
Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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you use it with a 3/8" wratchet and extrention.
tool wizard...what's an "extrention?"
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tool wizard...what's an "extrention?"
it's to clean out your rectum. You should try it, John
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it's to clean out your rectum. You should try it, John
where is the love?

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