need help with rear brakes asap!

[Boyoshi]

I cant get the caliper to compress i used a c clamp to try and compress it, but nothing is there a special way to do this if so let me know. I need it done asap. I already tried to search but nothing. Thanks

 

[cammerfe]

The function of the parking brake mechanism is such that the outer end of the piston actually screws out as the brake is used. There is a tool you can rent or buy that makes it easy to screw that end back in, although it's also possible to do so with something home made or even with a punch or pair of screwdrivers. With the right stuff, it's actually quite easy.
KS

 

[FIND]

quickest and easiest thing to use would be a small putty knife. Do NOT, I repeat, do not attempt to compress the piston using a vice grip or c-clamp any further. Doing so will damage or ruin your parking break.

 

[rugger33]

I actually used a pair of needle nose pliers to screw mine back in but +1 on don't try to press it back it, won't work...

 

[joegr]

I cant get the caliper to compress i used a c clamp to try and compress it, but nothing is there a special way to do this if so let me know. I need it done asap. I already tried to search but nothing. Thanks

This is what you need.
http://www.harborfreight.com/caliper-tool-set-for-disc-brakes-40732.html

How many times has this one come up?

 

[1LoudLS]

i bought the right tool from harbor freight for around $25 and did each side in about 15 minutes

EDIT: damn joe you beat me to it... Again

 

[tireman]

go to one of the auto stores

autozone and a few others rent you the tool for free. go get it, makes the job a real breeze.

 

[lloydrage]

I just had to buy a key thing and it fixed it fine for me.

Its like a 10 dollar part

 

[Boyoshi]

Thanks for all the help i got them changed.

 

[kcam67]

Just curious, are front brakes the same way or do you use a c-clamp to compress the piston?

 

[605RezlifeLS]

autozone and a few others rent you the tool for free. go get it, makes the job a real breeze.

actually it costs about 58$ but you get your money back when you return it.

 

[rugger33]

c clamp works fine on fronts...

 

[kcam67]

c clamp works fine on fronts...

Thank you for the info.

 

[1LoudLS]

Just curious, are front brakes the same way or do you use a c-clamp to compress the piston?

c clamp works fine on fronts...

do you know what else works on the fronts?



The brake kit!

 

[rugger33]

HA! True, true...