BobP

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I took a set of front pads as low as they can go and cannot compress the caliper pistons enough to even get a used set on . I'm using a big C clamp, but they won't go in but a little bit. I also opened the bleed valve to give the fluid somewhere to go, but no luck. Any tips?

Thanks
BobP

tuff

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If the piston is out really far sometimes they try to go in crooked and get bound up.Try to pay close attenion on how your compressen them back in.

BobP

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Good suggestion. I'll try it out again this week.

Thanks
BobP

Pewterpower

Did you take the lid off your MC?

BobP

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Yes, I loosened the MC lid aling with the bleed screw. I think Tuff is on the right track here and the piston is a bit canted.

Thanks for the suggestion.

BobP

Racafella13

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if all else fails they do make a tool to depress calipers

CashMoney

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And they are fairly cheap at any local auto store. I nabbed mine out of the bargain bin at Car Quest. 3 bucks.

jkichline

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I had it happen to me on my old buick. That piston would not move in or out. I tried everything and nothing would move it. I had to bite the bullet and buy a new caliper, twice (second one was covered under warranty)... So far, my T/A never gave me that problem.