Im having a problem with the rear caliper. Im trying to install rear brake pads but i am having a hard time trying to figure out how to rotate the caliper piston clockwise so i can slide it over the brake pads. Can anyone help?

 

try using a par of long needlenose pilers.

 

Thanks alot! The Helm was not very big on the details on that one

 

Big screwdriver works. stuff like that.

 

I used a flat file that slotted nicely into the caliper piston.

 

I tried the file, screwdriver, spatula/scraper, and needle nose. They were all a PITA. My rears were worn bad, so it was biotch to turn. I bought the 'mini Borg cube' tool made by Performance Tool, from Autozone for $10. It is very easy, and you don't risk piston and seal damage. I'd recommend that.

 

you can rent the tool at autozone.

 

sorry to jack your thread, but i'm doin the same thing. I cant even get my pads on, is there some cleaner or anti-sieze liquid i need to put on somewhere?

 

u can use a big pair of vise grips and turn them in with those then finish it off with a file.