Up to about 1999, no. Only needed a large C clamp to push the piston back in the cylinger. After 2000 some rear brakes have the the screw type piston which requires you to un-screw the caliper back to the un-used pad position.
It is a tool to reset the piston on rear discs brakes
it screws back in....special tool helpful
be sure to purcahse the tool to "screw" the caliper piston in. If you try to push the piston in on rear disc brakes you will damange the caliper.
you need a speical tool a caliper adjuster tool. from auto zone
If you don't know how to remove the rear pads on your aurora you have no business trying.It is the same as the front but when you push the piston back in on the caliper, you have to have a special tool that spins the piston in! (Thank you finally an educated answer.. i have been up and down this list correcting these peoples answers. good job)
The tool used for rear brake pistons is commonly referred to as a brake caliper tool or brake caliper piston tool. It is designed to compress the piston back into the caliper housing when replacing brake pads or servicing the brakes, especially for vehicles with rear disc brakes that have integrated parking brake systems. Some tools are specifically designed for certain vehicle makes and models, while others are universal.
It requires a special tool to twist the piston back into the caliper.
To change the rear brakes on a 1996 Grand Prix, start by lifting the rear of the vehicle and securely supporting it on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels and then the caliper bolts to detach the caliper from the rotor. Slide off the old brake pads, compress the caliper piston using a brake tool or C-clamp, and then install the new pads. Reassemble by reattaching the caliper, replacing the wheel, and lowering the vehicle before testing the brakes.
To change the rear brakes on a 1997 Chevy Lumina, first, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheels. Next, remove the caliper bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor, then remove the old brake pads. Install the new brake pads, compress the caliper piston using a brake tool, and reattach the caliper. Finally, reassemble the wheel and lower the vehicle.
You need a tool from your local autoparts store that turns the piston in the caliper instaed of pushing it in.
Yes, a special tool is required to compress the caliper pistion.
There is a special tool that one needs to accomplish this task. It turns the piston while pressing the same piston into the caliper body. Try www.germanautoparts.com to purchase same. Do not try to do it without this tool, you will damage the caliper and it will cost you $$$$$ to replace.