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How do you compress piston on rear brake caliper for 2004 Mazda3?
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∙ 11y ago
Rewind it with a piston rewind tool or, at a pinch, use needle nose pliers.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe piston on the rear calipers will not compress as most vehicles do, they must be screwed back to there fully recessed position.
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