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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Hello, I went to change my rear brake pads today and I cant get the piston back in the bore.It wont budge at all.Does this mean the caliper is frozen?Or am I just missing something?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Open the bleeder and push it back in. If it is still super tight, it is probably frozen.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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And if it is frozen, replace the caliper.
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Sh$T I didnt open the bleeder.Thanks guys
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Ive never had to crack the bleeder open to push a piston back in the bore so hope it works for you.IF you crack the bleeder open and the piston goes back in easily,I would suspect a possible bad hose back there.Just for thought.

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Well I opened the bleeder and it was still stuck.I got a new one from Autozone that will be here tuesday.
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