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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Default Piston stuck/ help

anyone ever change front brake pads on thier teg and then mot be able to push the piston back in even with a c clamp? I tried today but had absolutely no success at all.... any solutions on pushing the piston back in when it is stick or frozen it seems?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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tried opening the bleeder screw?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Yes did open the bleededr screw and it went back in a little however I ended up bending the damn c clamp trying to turn it so hard. I am just going to buy 2 new calipers tomorow ( wonder the price on two oem front calipers) anybody?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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maybe the seals got funked, twisted and wedged the piston
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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sounds like you have a bad/sticking caliper......i would replace it.....
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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you can usually get reman calipers for 40 bucks a piece after core charge at your local autozone. lifetime warranty too
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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You did take the cap off the brake fluid, right?
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