rear disc brakes on a 99 Park Ave, how to compress the calip
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rear disc brakes on a 99 Park Ave, how to compress the calip
ok whats the deal with compressing the caliper piston on this car ? Are these the screw in kind I have heard about ?? How do you do it without a tool ??
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yes, they twist. DO NOT use a c-clamp, you will destroy them.
best thing to do is buy the $10 dollar cube that works with a 3/8 ratchet. but sometimes you can get it to go with needlenose pliers. just dont force it. i would advise against the plier approach though.
best thing to do is buy the $10 dollar cube that works with a 3/8 ratchet. but sometimes you can get it to go with needlenose pliers. just dont force it. i would advise against the plier approach though.
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Originally Posted by goldfinger22
i did it with the needle nose ,do you just screw it all the way in untl it clears the pads ?
How does it come out when you brake ?
How does it come out when you brake ?
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Originally Posted by samueljackson
yes, they twist. DO NOT use a c-clamp, you will destroy them.
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Originally Posted by samueljackson
yes, they twist. DO NOT use a c-clamp, you will destroy them.
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