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there is a special tool that can be purchased at any auto parts store made specifically for compressing brake caliper pistons. I personally use a 4 inch c-clamp. works every time.

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How do you put the rear disc brake cylinder back in the caliper after it is been accidentally pushed out on a 1996 Ford Taurus?

If it has come out completely, lubricate the disc brake piston and the piston bore (in the caliper) with clean brake fluid. Make sure the dust boot is clean and is seated in the caliper. Using a turning motion (back & forth), roll the lip of the dust boot over the piston and push the piston into the caliper by hand as far as you can go. You'll need a c-clamp and a block of wood (or an old brake pad) so that you can push the piston all the way into the bore. Go slowly as you are pushing and keep an eye on the piston so that it goes in straight with no resistance. You don't want to damage the sides of the piston. If the piston goes to the bottom with no problem, seat the dust boot lip into the piston groove. You'll have to bleed the brakes once the pads are in and the caliper is reinstalled.


When you are compressing the rear caliper on a 1992 Buick Regal which way do you turn left or right?

2 the right butt on some of them U have 2 compress the piston AS U are turning IT 2 the right & also the bleeder screw should b open AS not 2 compress old brake fliud backwards into the Master Cylinder.


Why would ford ranger brake calipers not release?

Either the caliper piston is frozen stuck or the hydraulic brake hose has collapsed internally. Open the bleeder on that caliper and see if the pressure releases, if it does you have a bad brake hose.


How to push in the piston even if the bleeder is open it still wont go back in?

open the bleeder valve I'm assuming your talking about a disk brake, you need to use a C clamp and the old brake pads to force the piston back into the caliper. If it had a X in the head of the piston you need to get the tool to turn it back in. If all that doesn't work, the caliper is frozen and it needs to be replaced


How do you change brake pads on a 2006 silverado?

* Lift truck using your floor jack (use jack stands for safety) * Remove rim * Remove bottom bolt on caliper using 3/4 inch socket * Loosen top bolt on caliper using 3/4 inch socket * Now pull caliper and it should swing up * Remove old brake pads by pulling ( Only your fingers needed ) * Install new brake pads * Grease back side of brake pads with your choice brake grease * Compress pistons with piston comressor ( I bought mine at an auto part store for $8.00) * Pull caliper back over brake pads * Screw in bottom bolt and tighten * Tighten top bolt * Put your rim back on * Follow same instructions for other side * Drink your favorite beer

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To compress the rear brake caliper piston on a 1995 Buick Riviera, you'll need a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp. First, remove the caliper from its mounting bracket and support it without stressing the brake line. Then, place the tool or C-clamp over the caliper piston and gently compress the piston back into the caliper housing. Ensure you also open the brake fluid reservoir to prevent pressure buildup, and check brake fluid levels afterwards.


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To compress the rear brake calipers on a 2008 Taurus X, you will need a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp. First, remove the wheel and brake caliper to access the piston. Then, either use the caliper tool to rotate the piston back into the caliper housing or place the C-clamp over the caliper and gently compress the piston straight back. Ensure the brake fluid reservoir is checked to avoid overflow during this process.


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How do you re-compress the brake caliper's piston?

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How do you compress the caliper piston on a 1985 Nissan truck brake assembly?

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