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Mycabral - 27 Apr 2004 05:33 GMT

changing my rear brakes on my 2000 maxima, cannot get my caliper to compress to
install new pads, please help asap

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Steve T - 27 Apr 2004 07:53 GMT

> changing my rear brakes on my 2000 maxima, cannot get my caliper to
> compress to install new pads, please help asap

I can't keep every year model in my head but if it has calipers that have
the e-brake cable connected to the caliper, the pistons have to be turned
and pushed in at the same time.

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Warner Crump - 27 Apr 2004 15:25 GMT

You are correct. Go to autozone and ask for a rear caliper compressor. Or
if you cant get there use some needle nose pliers to turn the caliper. The
pliers will be difficult to do with out damaging the caliper piston boot.
Best bet is to buy the tool. I used wd40 on the piston boot before turning
the piston so it wouldnt get torn. After you have everything back together
make sure to pull and release your e-brake a few times to set your new pads.

Warner

> > changing my rear brakes on my 2000 maxima, cannot get my caliper to
> > compress to install new pads, please help asap
>
> I can't keep every year model in my head but if it has calipers that have
> the e-brake cable connected to the caliper, the pistons have to be turned
> and pushed in at the same time.

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Feynmanfan - 27 Apr 2004 15:52 GMT

Yep, that is correct. I bought a special socket from Pep Boys to turn
the calipers for less than ten bucks. I hope I can find it as I'm due
for another rear brake job soon . . .

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