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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Red face 97 ES300 Rear brake install problems

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I put my new pads in and now the caliper wont go over them they are too thick.

I cant find any way to release the caliper. I tried bleeding the brakes with no luck! I need help asap!!!!!!
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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You need to compress the piston back in the caliper. I alway the big channel lock or C-clamp to compress the piston. There's a 12 mm bolt that hold the brake line to the strut, remove that bolt too and it will make it a lot easier.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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Thanks I got it out finally but now my pedal goes to the floor with no resistance I need to bleed them again (it was too late, I was too tired yesterday)
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