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How do you compress the rear caliper on a infiniti g20 so it slides on the new brakes?
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∙ 12y ago
My 1999 infiniti G20 rear calipers have to be twisted clockwise in order to compress them. The auto parts stores have a tool set you can rent that will compress and twist at the same time. I went the cheap route and bought a universal cubed looking tool that attaches to a ratchet and it worked but was really hard to compress and twist at the same time. Definetly recommend the tool set rental.
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