pushing pistons in on brake calipers

GeX

GeX

GeX

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hi. anyone know any tricks for pushing the pistons back in on rear brake calipers. they have to be turned as well as being pushed don't they.

if i lock the end of the g-clamp up and then as i turn the clamp to tighten it - the piston will turn too, yeah? Or is this only really done using the correct tool?
 
i'm 99.9% sure these ones need to be wound in, but am just wondering if its worth trying without the special tool or not. not keen on buying one just do this job.. unless they're cheap.
 
i think i'll just the proper tool for it, the car had drums on the back origonally so i've never needed the tool. thanks guys.
 
they shouldn't be siezed - but i didn't see the car they came off. just need to pop into town and get the proper tool. it's just summit ive never needed before, but will do now i suppose whenever i fit new rear pads, be a useful tool to have cos i know one of my mates new car has discs on the back so no doubt he'd wanna borrow it!

any places online sell them, living in a tourist area aint handy for getting decent tools - and i always at bloody work :(
 
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