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Old 05-14-2003, 11:13 PM
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whats a failsafe way to compress brake calipers? the pistons i mean. i gotta throw in a new set of pads before school tomorrow and i cant get em on without compressing the pistons. if it helps its on an 88crx hf. and btw, i dont have a C-clamp, help!! i feel like a noob!!


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Old 05-15-2003, 12:26 AM
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its better with a big pair of plyers.. c clamp takes to long and u can never get it on there straight..
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Old 05-15-2003, 02:20 AM
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i just helped a friend do his accord without clamps. he opened the bleeder and after playing with it for a while i was able to get em in. just made sure to bleed the air out and refill what spilled.
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Old 05-15-2003, 06:21 AM
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so much easier with a clamp
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Old 05-15-2003, 06:54 AM
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no easier with big plyers!! u dont have to turn the it in just stick them on there and squeeze!!
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Old 05-15-2003, 06:59 AM
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vise grips
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Old 05-15-2003, 07:29 AM
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yeah, pliars/vice grips aren't bad. i was referring to bleeding out the fluid and prying it, SUCKS ***
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I just squeeze with my hands and they will go in. It is slower than a clamp, but it works too.
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