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Old 03-10-2016, 01:10 PM   #5
JayG
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Originally Posted by geraintthomas View Post
What about pushing the Pistons back in prior to installing new pads? Safest way to do it?
I use a pair of channelocks with something to protect the paint on the top of the caliper where the jaw touches. All ya gotta do is squeeze.
Make sure the brake fluid tank is not too full, or it could overflow

Of course you can buy the special tool for $$$
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