can't get me brake caliper to compress

joebone · Post by **joebone** » 12 Dec 2005, 11:45

I can't seem to get my brake caliper pistons to compress so I can't change my pads! Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? I tried a pry bar, and a wrench-no luck.

Tsquared · Post by **Tsquared** » 12 Dec 2005, 12:34

Use a C clamp. Leave the old pad in the caliper and compress the piston with the C clamp. Use a liberal amount of cleaner to brake away any crud or corrosion.

joebone · Post by **joebone** » 12 Dec 2005, 14:37

I just needed a bigger pry bar...thanks for the advice!

volvito · Post by **volvito** » 14 Dec 2005, 15:27

joebone wrote:I just needed a bigger pry bar...thanks for the advice!

did you open the fluid tank and removed some fluid before pushing the caliper ?