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Old 08-29-2002, 06:15 PM
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Default Use a c-clamp as well...
trade off between the c-clamp and the cube.
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Default The pushing part is more crucial than the turning part...
...the piston is relatively easy to turn, but hard as hell to push in (and turn simultaneously). Cracking open the bleeder valve helped me a lot.
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Re: cool i got everyone thanks =)
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Just keep repeating the process C Clamp - then truning then c clamp etc
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it takes me about 2 full turns and a super human push with c-clamp. be sure handbrake is disengaged
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Default Re: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!, im replacing rear brake pads, and im using the cube tool , with a
Have you gotten it to go in yet??

I'm in the exact same situation.. RIGHT NOW!!

Anyone? help...

Mike
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