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Old 10-08-2006, 05:04 AM
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I can not compress the rear brake caliper piston during brake replacement. Is there a pressure release that I am not aware of?
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Old 10-08-2006, 05:19 AM
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Max_A6 is right, there's a tool you can borrow from AutoZone that makes it very easy.
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What they're saying is, twist as you compress.
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it screws in as you compress it. the tool mentioned below makes it easy.
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