Do I need that special tool to compress the rear caliper or can I just use a C-clamp?
12-28-2005, 11:14 AM
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try the c-clamp to put inward pressure on the piston, and CAREFULLY use....
chanellock pliers to grab the lip of the piston and spin it. just dont clamp don on the boot as the piston compresses.
spin a little and take up slack by tightening clamp, repeat, it works quite well once you get the hang of it.
spin a little and take up slack by tightening clamp, repeat, it works quite well once you get the hang of it.
12-28-2005, 11:47 AM
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Well I broke down and bought the tool from germanautoparts
<center><img src="http://www.germanautoparts.com/displayimage.php?file=27732438N5M9"></center><p>They just happen to be ~2 hours north of me so it'll be here tomorrow.
12-28-2005, 09:37 PM
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The Autozone by me has no idea what I'm talking about
Called 3 of them near me too and I always got "There should be no reason why you have to twist it while you push in, no car has brakes like that." I just ordered one from germanautoparts, might as well have one around all the time for $40.
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