Rear Caliper Rebuild?

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FINN444
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Rear Caliper Rebuild?

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So I plan on rebuilding my calipers, but I was wondering if you just unscrew the rear caliper piston to remove it, or if there is some other special technique?
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Re: Rear Caliper Rebuild?

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You unscrew it.
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Re: Rear Caliper Rebuild?

Post by 96 SSEi »

yes, and you can also remove and strip caliper of pads and hit the brakes, the piston will pop straight out.....did this by accident on a w body..... bitch to reseat the piston..... lol
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