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Old 08-23-2004, 03:35 PM
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I was changing my pads today and I had alitlle problem with my rear breakes, to be exact i was not able to remove the upper bolt which holds the pads, it looks like its inside some kind of tube and i was not able either to remove it or get to it, if anyone have done it before plese help, if not then think with me.

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I'm having a hard time identifying that general area. As far as I can remember there are 3 13mm hex bolts that hold the caliper in place. That sorta looks like the caliper piston, however you must use a special tool to reset the piston. DO NOT use a C-clamp, you need the caliper piston tool. $17 CDN at Canadian Tire.
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Originally Posted by Jim W
you need the caliper piston tool. $17 CDN at Canadian Tire.
One size fits all? or there is a particular size for it?
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Its a cube shaped tool, goes at the end of a square head tool (straight ratchet tool), it has 8 different piston caliper options, find the one that fits and slowly turn the piston back into its reseat position...can be a PITA
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first, you dont need the cube

i bought the cube, and it didn't match up, i cant remember what i used though....screwdriver maybe? i had somthing that could fit in the slot (rear calipers TURN in, not push in)

you only need to remove one of the bolts, take the 1 out, wrestle with it, and it will pivot enough to change out the rear pads
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its that hard man do i want rear pads?
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Its not that hard, if you can do the fronts you can do the rears.

In my case, we needed the cube tool and it worked just fine.
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