how do u decopress the caliper to put the pads on plz help

 

Get the tool to do it.

Its a cross pattern caliper.
So you have to have the interlocking part to compress it.

 

There is a cross pattern on the piston - looks like a giant philips head screw. You have to spin it clockwise to compress it and make room for fresh pads. They make a socket for this application to make it easier:

http://www.autobarn.net/cta1455c.html

I have one, you can get them for about $9 from any car parts store. It helps. But you can spin it with a vice-grip or by using large pry bar like a screw driver if you dont have one.

 

if im not mistaken, 2 flathead screwdrivers will do the trick. or maybe im thinking of the front ones. try it, it worked for me. just put the point of the screwdriver into the + grooves, and push opposite ways, spinning the caliper.

 

i use screw drivers for the back and a c clamp for the front.

 

i use needle nose pliers.

 

ya u just need plyers to do it, just spin it. took me forever to figure it out.

 

Yep..... Flathead or Pliers should do the trick.

 

lol the first time i saw it i tried a c clamp for so long and my dad was like u moron u spin those.. lol

 

get one of those kits, they tighten on so you get a nice spin

don't listen to deez guys lol, pliers + flathead = gay

 

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get one of those kits, they tighten on so you get a nice spin

don't listen to deez guys lol, pliers + flathead = gay</TD></TR></TABLE>

well, pliers + flathead = saving money. and its not like it takes very much longer.

 

I just used a large screw driver. It only takes a few seconds each side.

 

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well, pliers + flathead = saving money. and its not like it takes very much longer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea, exaxtly.

plus that kit is probably stupid expensive.... SiR Adam... must be a baller...

 

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plus that kit is probably stupid expensive.... SiR Adam... must be a baller... </TD></TR></TABLE>

u can rent them for free at autozone

 

Use the right tool for the job. Whats up with the caveman tool suggestions!? I agree with SiR Adam, pliers + flathead = gay

 

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why? the fact of the matter is, it gets the job done efficiently and with no problems.

 

Exactly. All you need to do is spin the damn piston anyways. Anything that can fit into the slots and allow you to turn it will work perfectly fine. That tool is just built to sell to idiots who think they "need" it. When you probably have a dozen other tools lying around that will do the job exactly the same and not spend any extra money.