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How do you compress the piston on the brake caliper of a 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix?
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∙ 8y ago
there is a special tool that can be purchased at any auto parts store made specifically for compressing brake caliper pistons. I personally use a 4 inch c-clamp. works every time.
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