manonahole

Tried it with pliers as my buddy tried to push in the piston an it would go in so far an stop. Still need another 1/2 to fit over the pads.

chris88z24

You don't need to push - just turn it clockwise like a screw. If it still doesn't fit first make sure your e-brake isn't on. Then make sure you have the proper pads.
I have a spare caliper from my 07 LSJ if you need one. Not sure what car you have.

Solaris99

I don't know about the not needing to push part. The first couple of times I swapped pads, I used a brake cube with a socket wrench and was sore for days from having to push it in. After that I got the piston compressor tool at an auto parts store and it's never been easier. Hell, just rent it if you don't want to spend the $30 or whatever it is.

krispy

Gotta push, the rear calipers seem to like to stick

There is actually a rebuild kit through A/C Delco that has new seals and such if you feel like disassembling and polishing the cylinder.

jaydd73

Can you provide any additional info on the rebuilt kit?
Having an issue with my rear calipers.
Want them working smoothly again...

firehawk618

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Me too. Have done it this way for decades. The key is compress / screw in the piston SLOOWWLLLYY


No danger.


I've always left the bleeders alone. I think guys chose to open the bleeders because it does generally make the piston compress easier.


If they're the screw in type and you're trying to do it without the right tools then that's your problem. Yes it can be done with the wrong tools but it's much harder. Harbor freight sells a caliper service kit for pretty cheap or you can buy the really cheap square caliper tool that most auto parts store stock.

Kolt

Take it from experience, 9 times out of ten forcing the old fluid back up into the system wont do anything, but that 1 time can cost you a lot. your shoving worn fluid back into your abs system. Seen many times at work ppl don't crack the bleeder and end up having to replace the bpmv bc the old fluid is gummed up an ruins the solenoid valves. You can clamp the rubber line off if you want if the hose is in good shape and use a good clamp (plastic clamp made for it, vice grips can tear the line). other wise personally I apply pressure to the master cyl with the pressure bleeder I have at work, crack the bleeder and then shove the piston back. Refill with fresh
fluid. Brake fluid only is good for about 2-3years or 30-50k miles. Drained the fluid in my
00' cavi, it was green and jelly like lol.