cant get the rear caliper pistons back in

[Sho Amo]

Im trying to put new pads and rotors on in the back and i cant get the piston to go back in. Im just using a c clamp and the old brake pad. Does it have to be screwed back in? or was that a dumb question? Should i take off the parking brake spring?

 

[jedhead]

You need to screw the pistons back in while applying pressure. You can rent a tool from Autozone. Also you can search since this question is asked very frequently.

Bob

 

[Sho Amo]

sorry but thanks for the info

 

[SHOZ123]

Screw clockwise too.

 

[godspunk32]

Don't necessarily need the clamp...I usually do it with a decent pair of needle-nosed pliers.

JR

 

[Denny]

Yup, you gotta turn the piston as you're compressing it. A good disc brake toolset works well on this. However, your caliper may be toast as well, is it the rear?

 

[Sho Amo]

yeah thanks guys i got it back in but my dad decided to strip out the bleeder thread so now i gotta tap it