I have a 92 SI w/ rear discs and when I was swapping out the pads for new ones I can't seem to get the caliper piston to push back far enough to clear the new pads. Do I need to bleed the fuel lines?? I didn't have my emergency brake on or anything but I can't seem to get them back.

thanx

 

I use a C clamp. Makes it easier than having to bleed.

 

You have to spin the piston to get it to compress

 

this is correct you need to go rent a tool from a parts store that spins as it compresses it will come with many different dies to use just make sure you have the right 1 in place and your set

 

just get the biggest flat blade screwdriver and turn the piston clockwise

 

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I just can't help but ask what the fuel lines have to do with the brakes? The rear calipers on many vehicles are "threaded".. so you need to rotate the piston clockwise to get it to compress. I certainly hope you weren't going to town with any type of a clamp on it.

 

The fronts you can compress with a c clamp. the rear are different. You dont need to rent a tool, just get a screwdriver or if you have something that will work better then use that, but all you do it just twist them.

 

yeah. that is what the x grove is for on the piston. You don't need any special tools. Just a screw driver and a c clamp or big adjustable wrench.

 

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yeah you wonna buy him a caliper after he does that???

If you don't wonna buy the the tool, get some needle nose pliers and spin it in clockwise. Make sure that the pin on the pad matches up with a piston (aka make sure that the pad sits flush).

 

Oops, didnt realize it was the rear. Use the large flat head.

 

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Man, will you guys just forget the damn clamps for the rear brakes.... please?

 

Thanks everyone, have it all figured out now. I did mean brake fluid line and not fuel line.