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How do you push back the brake caliper piston on a 1972 subaru leone. The handbrake is also connected 2 the front calipers.?
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∙ 9y ago
You will need to remove the cover from the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder. Then you'll need to use what is known as a C-clamp to drive the piston back in so you can replace the brake pads. Be sure you bleed the brake system and return the brake fluid reservoir cover.
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