Chaotic Bliss

I was changing out my brake pads on the weekend and ran into a problem with the passenger rear brake caliper. Basically I couldn't get the piston to retract. I must have turned it 15 times and it wouldn't retract at all. I ended up having to take off the caliper and put a clamp on it and turn it while clamping it in at the same time. Has anyone else had this problem? The driver rear caliper screwed in fine so I am not sure what happened with the other side. Are there any specialized tools that make this easier?

Thanks

FireFighterHill

you can go down to autozone or most autoparts stores and get a caliper compression tool. Its pretty much just a long threaded rod with a plate on one side that rest against the outside of the caliper and on one end of the rod is a handle and the other is a pad that presses against the piston. As you turn it, it compresses the piston.

Heres 3 different tools from the cheapest to the most expensive. You can usually rent them.

http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...ols/kd3376.jpg

http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...ols/harbor.jpg

http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...KentMoorem.jpg

redbullet

Thats normal.

FFHill has the correct pic #2

http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...ols/harbor.jpg

If you'll notice, the pucks have a nub to locate in the piston while you turn the tool.