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Topic: caliper piston tool??
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CANTCME
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I am in the middle of changing my brake pads, but I have run into a problem the rear caliper piston will NOT compress I went to Kragens to get the universal tool, but it doesnt fit I then tried to use pliers, with those I was able to turn the piston(clockwise) 4 full rotations, yet it doesnt seem to be compressing the piston and now it doesnt want to turn anymore does someone happen to know where I can get the right tool for this thing, or any other methods of getting it to compress
Posts: 844 | From: san francisco,ca | Registered: Oct 2001
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50DADDY
CAFords OG
Member # 3076
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Open the bleeder screw while your turning the piston in,this will make it alot easier.Also put a little lube on the piston boot so it doesnt bind and tear while your turning the piston in.
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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003
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50DADDY
CAFords OG
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Oh yeah,and make sure to bleed the brakes when your done.
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"Im not stupid,i just act that way so i dont make you dummies uncomfortable."
"Old age and treachery shall overcome youth and skill."
Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003
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94gt
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Member # 3060
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I had to get it from autozone, it worked like a champ! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) that retarded universal tool wont cut it man.
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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
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9lbpony
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I used the universal tool but none of them really fit. I used one of the sides with "4" protrustions and filed off 2 of them - this made the 2 remaining ones fit pretty well. Be sure to "push in" while turning or nothing actually happens.
Posts: 111 | Registered: Oct 2003
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