Screwing in the rear brake caliper piston..88 80Q

Cody Forbes cody at 5000tq.com
Sat Feb 10 23:12:35 EST 2007


thejimrose wrote:
> jim - you do need to push while turning the piston, hence the slots.
> ive done it with a big c clamp and tapping w/ a screwdriver but its a
> wicked pita to hold the caliper, squeeze and tap. [esp if the caliper
> is still attached to the car]. a spare pair of hands would help, but
> the tool is about $30 online. ive seen them at flaps too..
>

In a pinch without the tool you can use a 'c' clamp and a pair of channel 
lock pliers. Use the clamp to maintian some pressure pushing the piston in 
and turn it with the pliers. Works moderately well, just be careful of the 
boot.

-Cody Forbes
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