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Old 10-07-2005, 10:11 AM
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How do you get the pistons back into the calipers????????
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Old 10-07-2005, 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 10-07-2005, 10:15 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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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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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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Bought the tool, all done now. Easy with it
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