Make sure you back off the emergency brake adjustment before attempting to compress the piston.
You need to go to your local auto parts store and purchase a special tool. The tool fits onto a rachet and screws the caliper piston into the caliper.
Go buy a 6" C Clamp. You can use that to compress the caliper piston and it is cheaper than a special tool. You can use it for clamping other things around the shop too.
C-clamp won't work, you HAVE TO turn the piston back in with the tool or you could try to put pressure on the piston and turn it at the same time.
ive tried the C-clamp and do not recommend this method!!although upon my first attempt i was unaware that nearly all modern vehicles w/rear disc brakes NEED turned in, like a screw. so i ruined a clamp and the calliper trying to figure it out :( the special tool purchase is not required in most cases because most auto parts stores offer free tool rentals to promote the sales of auto parts, and the tool they offer is usually better than the one most people are willing purchase due to expense probably in the upwards of $50. there is a cheap tool option 3 to 4 bucks kinda looks like a cube w/ a 3/8 ratchet drive hole on each side for a extention to fit to your ratchet. and it has different sized/shaped pegs at the corners of each side to make it more compatible with other vehicles, efficient but difficult to use and i really don't suggest it either but ive used one and it did get the job done. try to find a store that lets you use their tools. AutoZone hasn't had the best service in my experience but it is a good example of a store that practices free tool renals usually nice tools and usually the right one for the job rather than a 3$ junk that's only resulting in sore knuckles //Smallball
I have found using a C clamp helpful in doing this. Since you will be trying to push the brake fluid back, you might need to open the bleed port while doing this.
there is no special tool to remove them but one is needed to compress them to get them back on for the rear.
Hey Nina==Take off the wheel then remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper on. Then pry on the caliper to compress the piston and remove the caliper. Hang the caliper with a coat hanger or wire and don't let it hang by the hose. Goodluck Joe
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2 the right butt on some of them U have 2 compress the piston AS U are turning IT 2 the right & also the bleeder screw should b open AS not 2 compress old brake fliud backwards into the Master Cylinder.
Buick Regal was created in 1973.
put a piece of wood ( to protect the edge of piston ) over piston rim, then use a C-clamp, slowly tighten clamp until you have enough clearance for the new pads. remove the cover from brake reservoir first, as back pressure needs to be released. ********** This is not correct. Most modern cars with rear disc brakes have calipers that twist as they extend, and must be twisted in. There is a tool for this, which you can buy at Harbor Freight and most auto parts stores, and can be borrowed at some auto parts stores, that fits in the caliper bracket and has a handle to turn the caliper clockwise in. If you try to force it straight back, you will destroy the caliper.
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center the piston cup with a Clamp and turn back slow until the cup set back in place