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How do you compress the rear calipers on a Nissan 240 sx?
rear brake pistons are called actuated pistons. And the twist in and out. You will need a special tool to twist them back into the caliper. Unlike the Front Pistons which can be pushed back.
How do you compress the pistons on the rear calipers of a 2000 checy silverado?
Most likely you need a special tool to turn the pistons in while they are compressed. AutoZone offers this tool in the loan-a-tool program, part number 27111.
How do you change rear brake pads on a 2004 grand prix?
simple. get yourself a wrench set and an actuator tool to push in the rear pistons on the calipers.
How do you change rear pads and rotors when caliper has pistons?
Depending on the make/model/year of vehicle, you may have to get a rear caliper tool. Some rear calipers need to be turned to retract them.
Do the rear calipers pistons wind in on a 2000 elantra?
Yes. There is a special tool for it.Stocker @ http://www.rdtiburon.com/David @ http://votefordavid.blogspot.com
How do you compress the rear brake caliper pistons to install new pads in mustang?
They are twist in pistons. They do not press in like some that you can use a C-clamp on. There is a special tool I think called a spanner wrench or something like that. If you call an autoparts store they should be able to help you more.
How do you compress rear break caliper pistons on a Honda accord 98?
Use a large pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the piston back into the caliper. There is also a "special tool" available which helps push in while turning, but I have never had to use it.
How do you depress the rear brake caliper on a '97 Buick Park Ave when changing the pads?
Rear pistons are threaded and a special tool (not expensive) is required. Available at Sears or auto parts
How do you get the rear brake caliper pistons to turn back in on a 1999 volkswagen beetle?
Requires a tool that not only pushes in the caliper but also rotates it as it goes in.
How do you compress the rear brake caliper pistons on an audi A6?
You need a tool mostly used on ford cars that turns the piston while pressing it.
How do you compress the rear calipers on a 1996 infiniti g20?
If parking brake is attached to these calipers a special tool (not expensive) is required, because these pistons are threaded Tool available at Sears or auto parts store
How do you get the rear caliper pistons on a 2004 grand prix gtp to retract?
There is a tool used to twist the piston back into the caliper I bought mine from Canadian Tire.
