It requires a special tool to turn and compress the piston in at the same time.
If the emergency brake is not connected to the caliper use a "c" Clamp If the emergency brake is connected to that caliper a special tool (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) is needed Caliper is threaded. Turn Clockwise to compress
If the emergency brake is not connected to the caliper use a "c" Clamp If the emergency brake is connected to that caliper a special tool (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) is needed Caliper is threaded. Turn Clockwise to compress
You can use a large C-Clamp to compress the caliper piston.
Replace the caliper and bleed the brake system.
I have used a large "C" clamp, to compress the caliper flush to the face.
use a large c-clamp aiso use the old brake shoe on the caliper piston to squeeze it back in
A special tool is required (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) because piston is threaded to operate the emergency brake
a brake caliper tool (really)
# Preparation For Brake Pad Replacement # Remove the Wheel # Unbolt the Caliper # Remove the Old Brake Pads # Compress the Brake Piston # Re-Install the Brake Caliper
C or G clamps.
You will need a caliper rewinding tool
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