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Old May 6, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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for some reason i can't that damn piston to turn clockwise for the life of me. i even bought some special tool that is supposed to help you spin it. but it just WONT budge.

anyone know how to get that damn thing off?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Old May 6, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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caliper could be toast. im not sure how many times you tried, but those freakin things reallllly suck to turn. either keep trying and look at rear caliper prices
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Old May 6, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fo-Do Fanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

anyone know how to get that damn thing off? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Get it off?? what are you trying to take off?

If you cant get it to turn, the caliper piston is most likely frozen. Sounds like its time for new rear calipers!!!
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Old May 6, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gen2fanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Get it off?? what are you trying to take off?

If you cant get it to turn, the caliper piston is most likely frozen. Sounds like its time for new rear calipers!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

good news is they are only $50 each at autozone
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