Ok so I'm changing the rear brake pads on a 95 gsr, and I can't seem to figure out how to push the piston back in so I can fit the caliper on the pads... I've been told to twist it, but It won't move. Plz help. Thanx

 

Use a pair of pliers, or something to wedge in the piston, and turn. Just like a screw. Needle Nosed pliers always worked for me. I guess a big screw driver would work too.

 

Front you push. Rear you twist. On the front use a c clamp and on the rear something that can fit the groove while you turn it.

 

Ok, thanx guys I'll try it. Now I have another problem. On the front pads, the inner pad has a clip. One of the front sets (EBC greenstuff came without the clip, the the passesnger side only, the driver side has it). Is this how these pads are supposed to be or is this a problem... PLZ help soon thanx all.

 

The rear pads you have to turn, autozone sells the tool for $6-$8 (it looks like a cubic square and can put your socket in it, i just bought it and returned it after using it.

 

Dang, wish I would have know that before... I was sitting there struggling with the pliers and now I got it done. Will definitely pick it up for my next brake job tho, thanx mxl36o

 

Not sure if its the same for imports or not.....Jack

 

That won't work on the rear calipers, the rear caliper pistons screw in.


95LSv, you can just get a straight pry bar and twist the piston in like a screw. If it won't move and you can't think of any other way to move it with our help, then you might have a frozen caliper.

 

If I remember correctly this was the reason I purchased it. The brakes on my Olds Cutlass sepreme screwed in. Pita because one side was reverse threaded .

But dont hold me too it as I'm 41,getting old and senile....Jack

 

I use a flathead screwdriver with a slot that fits into the groove. Make sure that when you are twisting it back in, the piston boot isn't being distorted/ripped/crushed.