I started the journey that i will call "replacing my brakes". I replaced the front rotors and pads in no time, it was easy. however when i got to the back i got everything on, but my piston wont go back. it wont move at all. i figured that it just had a lot of pressure, but it seriously wont move at all. i have tried everything that i can think of. has anyone else had this problem? do you have any ideas?? do i need to buy a new caliper?? if it is siezed as i think it might be, what can i do to un-sieze it? thanks a ton!

 

This is where having your manual out helps. You need to turn the rear piston in.

 

If you clean up the piston and round the seals with brake cleaner this reduces chance of damaging the seal, you will notice some slots in the piston you can use a wide flat screwdriver or similar and just <U>TURN</U> the pistons back in, don't keep pressing them or you could damage them.

 

damn hondas and their special tools

 

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LOL Yeah Honda caliper turner inners and Honda brake cleaner

 

ok, so now i know what to do. thanks a lot. however while i was writting that first post my friend, or rather now, so-called friend pushed the brake pedal. the piston is now like an inch out and the boot around it doesnt even cover it anymore. i tried the twisting on that one but it just looks like it is spinning in circles. is there a trick to get it to go back in, or do i have to take the caliper apart now?? thanks again, the other back piston went in fine.

 

You need to get new calipers or a rebuild kit.....