Egone

i bought a rear disk coversion like 2 months ago anwyays finally had the time to get everything i needed but how do i back the piston in??? i tried the haynes way of using needle nose pliers and rotating it but it doesnt budge are both my calipers siezed??

how do i tell if there siezed?

p0rnstar

There is a special tool used on rear calipers. Try renting them from Autozone and try that first before jumping to conclusions. Afterall, it's free!

Egone

hmm rally sorry i live in canada dont have autozone but what kinda tool is it?

jameskersten1

egone, u live in van right? anyways it like a disc almost that you hook up to a wrench and you trun it. works great

=GAME=

C clamps

FcUK It.

needle nose plier should work, keep trying, good luck

Average Al

can't you use old brake pads and use a c-clamp to push the piston back? thats what i did

Chris y0!

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that works great, for front calipers.

Egone

ok tried needle nose the piston wont budge,tried huge flat head still wont twist, tried c clamps still wont push the piston in thats why i think they are siezed

Egone

egone, u live in van right? anyways it like a disc almost that you hook up to a wrench and you trun it. works great

can i get this tool at canadian tire? to rent?

92b16vx

I hate rebuilding calipers, get an air gun, and push the piston out, smooth all the crap off of it with some steel wool, and the inside where it sits, get a dust boot kit, and the piston seals, and rebuild them, it's a pain in the ***, but worth it for like new brakes.

Kamin

no no no! the rears do NOT GET COMPRESSED
they are like screws, turn it clockwise to compress it.

Egone

alright thx do i need a special tool? the pistons not going in with needle nose pliers

jerseybrandon

yes there is a tool. it pushes the piston in and twists at the same time. you should be able to rent one at most large chain parts stores.

splitime

I use a big old screwdriver that is like a foot long, and just torque the f*&k out of it.

pro1342

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kamin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no no no! the rears do NOT GET COMPRESSED
they are like screws, turn it clockwise to compress it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

CORRECT!!!! Finally, someone who knows what they are doing.

careawholelot

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kamin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no no no! the rears do NOT GET COMPRESSED
they are like screws, turn it clockwise to compress it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yup this man gots it right i just put integra rear gsr brakes on my car 2 weeks ago and this is the way to do it for the rears.

DX Hybridizer

Like these guys said. The tool that is being refered to looks like a little cube block with dimples out in different ways per side. I have one I can take a pic if you need a reference screw driver works just fine as well. I got mine from the snap on truck for 5 bucks just to make it a tad quicker.

ineedboostbad

same thing happend to me yesterday, i used a flat piece of metal and a cresent wrench to break it free but Caution!!!

i lubricated it and it seemed to be working fine but now my pads are rubbing and burning, and heating the **** out of the rim, REBUILD IT and save you self the time!!!

jameskersten1

i doubt canadian tire has anything to rent but try lordco to buy or any rental places in van.

jameskersten1

i doubt canadian tire has anything to rent but try lordco to buy or any rental places in van.<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97GSR Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">same thing happend to me yesterday, i used a flat piece of metal and a cresent wrench to break it free but Caution!!!

i lubricated it and it seemed to be working fine but now my pads are rubbing and burning, and heating the **** out of the rim, REBUILD IT and save you self the time!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

rebuild? why thats more hassle and pain then just buying a new caliper

ineedboostbad

Anyone have an idea how to fix that seized caliper??

jerseybrandon

just replace it. rebuilding it isnt worth it.

93CivicSI

buy that 'special' tool from NAPA or AutoZone for 8 or 9.00 bucks!

jolt-tsp

you should be able to twist while pushing it in. It won't move if you'rejust pushing it in. You may try taking the cap off your brake resivour if it won't go in. I was able to twist and push mine back in with my thumbs, so it shouldn't be too hard.