there is no special tool to remove them but one is needed to compress them to get them back on for the rear.
Two mounting bolts at rear of caliper - then slide caliper off rotor
You have to remove the axle nut, caliper & bracket, and the torx bit type bolts on the hub.
5/16" allen
T55
Rear pistons are threaded and a special tool (not expensive) is required. Available at Sears or auto parts
Jack up the car and take off the tire. After the tire has been removed, decompress the brake caliper and remove the brake shoes. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the caliper and remove the caliper. There are 2 more bolts left, they hold the caliper mount on. Remove those 2 and the Rotors wil come right off
3/8ths
probably 3/8"
Should be of the "peel off" type Remove wheel Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Rotor should slide off hub
Should be the "peel off" type Remove wheel Remove 2 caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Slide rotor off hub
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
Remove wheels Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Slide rotor off hub Uses a "C" clamp to fully retract piston into caliper body to re-install caliper PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE