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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Default Changing rear pads on 2wd cossie
How do you get the pistons back into the calipers????????
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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The pistons need to be screwed back in using the correct tool although a pair of grips may suffice!
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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No prob just turn and push a little at the same time and they will go back in
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Yes mate done this last week , a doddle to come off , needed to chap the caliper up to free it but u must get the TOOL to screw it back in cos it would be nightmare without
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Dont push it back to far though!!! AS you will snap this little thing inside the caliper and then your handbrake wont work This coming from someone with experience of doing that
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Bought the tool, all done now. Easy with it
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