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Old 07-20-2009, 09:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
GrandpaGofast
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To allow for the extra thickness of the new pads, the piston needs to be pressed back into the caliper, however, on these type brakes, the piston needs to be turned as it is being pressed. this is because (if i understood correctly) the piston is threaded for the mechanical parking brake mechanism..

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