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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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URGENT HELP NEEDED (Brakes)!!!

I can't push the piston in on my rear right brakes in order to fit to new brake pads in. Help!!! Please!!!
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Old May 28, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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get a pad spreader or make sure that both the bleader screws are open

if u cant get a pad spreader with a large chanel lock plyers and a peice of cloth carefully forc it in try not to scratch the paint off.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chinto
get a pad spreader or make sure that both the bleader screws are open

if u cant get a pad spreader with a large chanel lock plyers and a peice of cloth carefully forc it in try not to scratch the paint off.
yes to all the above but also pop the top of your fluid resovior and drain out some fluid. put a towel around the resovior.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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C-clamp ?
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Old May 28, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Did you try to push the piston in using the old pad as a lever against the rotor? It worked for me.
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