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How do you get the piston back in the caliper on the rear of a 2002 Cougar you've tried the Cclamp route but its not going in either side?
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∙ 18y ago
did you try to loosen the bleeder screw before using the c clamps You have to turn the piston clockwise in order for it to go back into the caliper.
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∙ 18y ago
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