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How do you get the piston down on your 97 Saturn sl2 to replace the new brake pads?
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∙ 15y ago
If the parking brake is connected to the caliper then the piston is threaded and a special tool (not expensive) is required to spin the piston in to the caliper body. Tool is available at Sears or auto parts If parking brake not connected-you should be able to compress piston with a "C" clamp
As well if you are referring to the rear pads of course, you can get a pair of needle nose pliers, put 1 end in each groove, and rotate clock-wise to depress the piston, there is always a way around "special" tools, good luck to you
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