Need help! caliper piston

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May 11, 2005 | 03:08 PM

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Need help! caliper piston

Im changing the pads on my 01 gsr and was wondering how does the caliper piston go back in cause my new pads are huge compared to what was in before.

May 11, 2005 | 03:12 PM

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You just squeeze it back in unless the caliper piston has slots in it. Then it might require to be twisted back in.

May 11, 2005 | 03:14 PM

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Its not going back in when i try.

May 11, 2005 | 03:36 PM

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You have to get either a c-clamp or brake piston compressor to push it back in. You cannot use your bare hands.

May 11, 2005 | 03:46 PM

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If it is the rear piston, a flat head screwdriver can be used to screw it clockwise back into the cylinder.

May 11, 2005 | 04:50 PM

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For the fronts I used a C-clamp to depress the piston.

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