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On a 1994 Miata rear caliper when you back off the adjuster gear the piston does not retract you even removed the adjusting gear and tried a C-Clamp with no luck Do you have to buy a new caliper?
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The rear calipers have a small screw that prevents the caliper from being pressed back into place. If you look on the inside of the caliper (towards the body), you should see a small, 10-12mm brass bolt. Remove it, and underneath, you will find a small Allen-head screw. If you unscrew it, it will allow the caliper to be retracted. Once you've retracted it enough, *lightly* screw the Allen screw back in until it stops. The moment you feel resistance, is enough pressure.
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