How to retract the rear brake piston 2001 Integra

[Ronaldo]

I tired to search this in the forum, but I couldn't find the right words. Trying to replace the rear disc pads on a 2001 Integra. Made sure the parking brake was off, but I couldn't retract the caliper piston. Usually I do this with a C-clamp but it wouldn't budge. The fronts were easy. Am I missing something easy here? Are the back brakes different? Any help would be great. Ronaldo

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[Spec R]

Ronaldo, the rear calipers retract with a turning motion. So yes, the rears are different. Using a C-clamp wont do anything.

You'll need one of these and 3/8" socket/extension.









I'm pretty sure its a counter clockwise, but if not, turn it the other way until it retracts. also, when you're done retracting it, make sure the "X" patern is straight up and down. when you install the inner brake pad, make sure the nipple on the back side of the brake pad is in the groove of the "x". keep an eye on your master cylinder fluid level as well. dont want to make a mess with brake fluid.

[Ronaldo]

Is that a Honda tool or is it some sort of universal tool?

[Ronaldo]

Will try again in the morning if it is not raining. Thanks for the help. I couldn't have understood without the picture.

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Is that a Honda tool or is it some sort of universal tool?

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Will try again in the morning if it is not raining. Thanks for the help. I couldn't have understood without the picture.

its a universal tool that u can buy at your local auto parts store for around 10bucks.

you're welcome, thats what we're here for.

[TheOtherDave™]

In my experience, you do not need to buy that tool.
I have used a set of needle-nosed pliers -- expanded all the way to ends of the slot on the caliper piston -- to rotate and retract the piston into the caliper.

It's a little awkward at first; you may need to insert a crescent wrench across the hinge of the pliers to get extra rotation leverage.
But it works and it certainly beats spending money on yet another tool to store.

[pslsnakes]

Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™

In my experience, you do not need to buy that tool.
I have used a set of needle-nosed pliers -- expanded all the way to ends of the slot on the caliper piston -- to rotate and retract the piston into the caliper.

It's a little awkward at first; you may need to insert a crescent wrench across the hinge of the pliers to get extra rotation leverage.
But it works and it certainly beats spending money on yet another tool to store.

Same way I've done it on my GSR, my friend's Accord and my friend's hatch with Integra rear discs.

I've also found it to be a little easier when working with angle-tipped needlenose pliers, like these;

The 90° angled one worked the best for that needed leverage.

[integraclownnu]

Just did the rear on my 96 GS-R. I used a large flat tip screw driver so there's no need for another tool to get your lever arm. Just run the screwdriver parallel into one of the grooves created by the X on the piston and pull the screwdriver CW. At least it was CW for my year. It worked great. Ahhhh, fresh brakes. My car will be so happy.

[Thrule01]

i did mine with the flat end of a crow bar...took quite some time but got the job done none the less...