Help...Replacing Rotors/painting calipers
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From: San Antonio TX
Help...Replacing Rotors/painting calipers
I am going to try to replace my rotors and paint the calipers. I have been given instructions from other forum members, but one part is unclear. When i take the calipers off will I need to clamp the pistons in or do something where they won't close? This will be the first project on my 99 coupe that i just got in March.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
craig
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
craig
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From: Calera Alabama
If your are talking about were the pistons on the calipers will be compressed in, than all you will need to do is take a pair of pliers and press the piston back to the back of the caliper. Or at least that is what I did but other members might have different approach.
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From: East Windsor NJ
All you need to do is stick a large screwdriver in the middle area of the caliper and gently move the caliper. This will compress the piston a little an free up the caliper. It is very easy and that is my weekend project also. I just put the second coat of paint on and am impatiently waiting for it to dry. Good luck and have fun!
Mark
Mark
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From: Atlanta GA
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by fig32
All you need to do is stick a large screwdriver in the middle area of the caliper and gently move the caliper. This will compress the piston a little an free up the caliper. It is very easy and that is my weekend project also. I just put the second coat of paint on and am impatiently waiting for it to dry. Good luck and have fun!
Mark
Mark
Last edited by WKMCD; Jun 20, 2005 at 12:40 PM.
