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Clockwise to retract piston into caliper body
They dont push back. You have to turn them in a clockwise direction for them to go back. Hope this helps.
I go to AutoZone and borrow their caliper compression tool. Follow the instructions closely. The piston is screwed in with the tool in a clockwise rotation.
turn it in clockwise with a pair of needlenose
You will need to push the caliper piston back as well as rotated when you are replacing your rear brake pads. The caliper will need to be turned clockwise.
You need to turn the piston clockwise and it will slowly retract as you turn.
Turn the piston clockwise and it scews itself in...
Do not try to compress you will damage the caliper! You need to get a caliper tool and twist them in. look for caliper tool at Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40732 Caution both sides turn in opposite directions. Passenger side turns clockwise. Driver side turns counter clockwise.
if it is the caliper at the rear u need the special tool to turn the piston clockwise to push in and counterclockwise to pull out
Answer 2001 Lincoln brakesIt is possible that the rear calipers screw in instead of pushing in. If they are a hollow cup they push in, if the piston is flat with either a cross groove or notches on the edge, it screws in. If you have the screw in type I recommend renting the $100 professional grade caliper compressing tool from your local auto parts store... Do not buy the cheap $8.00 "rubik's cube" model. It is also worth mentioning that the driver's side caliper compresses when turned clockwise -- The passenger side caliper compresses counter-clockwise.
If the emergency brake is not connected to the caliper use a "c" Clamp If the emergency brake is connected to that caliper a special tool (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) is needed Caliper is threaded. Turn Clockwise to compress