Rear pistons are threaded and a special tool (not expensive) is required. Available at Sears or auto parts
First make sure the parking brake is OFF, then remove the caliper and use a C-clamp to SLOWLY depress the piston until it is flush with the caliper surface. Second, on some vehicles however you may need a special tool to turn the piston to depress it. Third, consult a repair manual as the procedure may be different still.
What size alien wrench need to take off brake caliper 1996 Buick le sabra
you have to have a tool called a cube. it is bought at most auto parts stores for under $15. once you have that secure the caliper and put your wrench to tighten and just keep cranking it until it is all the way in.
Two mounting bolts at rear of caliper - then slide caliper off rotor
Turn the piston clockwise and it scews itself in...
Use a large C- clamp to depress the piston enough to remove the caliper.
Yes, you need to remove the caliper first, then use the old brake pad and a C clamp to push down the piston of the caliper.
Remove wheels Re-install 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Fully retract piston into caliper body using a "C" clamp Install new brake pads inner and outer Re-Install caliper PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE
jack and support vehicle Remove wheel Re-intall 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place Remove caliper mounting bolts (2) Slide caliper off rotor use a "C" clamp to fully depress piston into caliper body Replace inner and outer pads Re-Install caliper DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE Re-install wheel
5/16" allen
33 Ft lbs
jack and support vehicle remove wheel re-install 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place remove 2 caliper mounting bolts slide caliper off rotor use a "C" clamp to fully depress piston into caliper body replace inner and outer pads re-install caliper PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE