So I went to change my brake pads on my 2011 CRV, and stupidly pushed the brake pedal when the calipers were off the rotor. I overextended the pistons. I struggled to get one of them in, but then it did, and started leaking brake fluid. The other one, I can't get in. Any thoughts whether I need to replace the calipers, get a rebuild kit, or if they'll be fine??? I see on other forums that calipers are cheap. Well they aren't here. $333 a piece.

Thanks in advance.

 

Get a new caliper or a bone yard caliper. Compressing the seals correctly is a royal pain and no one rebuilds calipers anymore so if you need help you are on your own.

 

If you didn't wreck them trying to reassemble, a shop (with an experienced mechanic) might be better equipped and experienced to reassemble them for you. I'd call around and ask.