Rear brake pad replacement

[MarkieSHO]

I was changing my rear pads (or at least attempting to) and couldnt press the piston into the caliper all the way to make room for the new thicker pads..Is it neccassary to remove the P-brake cable to make this possible?
Thanks in advance for all your input

 

[nothingtoseehere]

you dont press the rear calipers piston, it turns into it.

 

[SHOZ123]

clockwise too.

<small>[ July 15, 2003, 01:59 AM: Message edited by: SHOZ123 ]</small>

 

[wdnitro]

U need to spend the 5 dollars and buy the tool that helps you turn it in. It attaches to the racket and there you have it.

 

[Ian Macoomb]

Get the stupid little cube tool and turn the piston counter-clockwise. Yes, you read it right... counter-clockwise. Turn the piston completely out then pull the piston out of the boot and let all the fluid splash out (it'll be messy). Then reassemble and bleed the brakes. Dumping the fluid in the caliper makes the turning back in 10000% easier. Just be careful that you don't tear the dust boot on the caliper. It will be somewhat difficult to get the piston back into the boot but with a third hand it's a bit easier.