I'm replacing the rear pads on my 06. Everything is fine, but I cannot for the life of me get the piston to compress back into the caliper. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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04-07-2012
I'm replacing the rear pads on my 06. Everything is fine, but I cannot for the life of me get the piston to compress back into the caliper. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
04-07-2012
if you see 2 dimples on the piston it most likely turns in. not pushes.
04-07-2012
Turns clockwise, I assume?
04-07-2012
not sure, mine press back in. one way or the other, some people have said they use a pair of needle nose pliers to turn them back in. open them up and put the tips in the dimples then turn.
04-07-2012
Yes turn them clock wise.
04-07-2012
Here's what it looks like. I don't see any way to turn it.
04-07-2012
Stick a needle nose in those slots, or go rent the tool to do it.
04-07-2012
I'll try the needlenose.
What is the tool called?
Thanks for the help, guys. This is by far the newest car I've ever done brakes on. The second-newest is a 96. lol
04-07-2012
It's a brake compressor tool. I own one because i do enough brakes to make it worthwhile.
04-09-2012
Yeah, I just very carefully use some chainnose pliers there. Be careful not to slip and cut the rubber boot... that part's important.
04-09-2012
Or do the free loaner tool from the local parts store.
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