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Do the pistons on the brake calipers of a 1993 ford probe retract the same way on the rear as on the front when changing padsegc-clamp?
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∙ 17y ago
There is a set screw on the back of the Caliper that you turn to compress the piston. You use the same set screw to adjust the brakes when you change brake pads.
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