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Old 03-20-2008, 08:59 PM
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Now grab the caliper and an old pad. Put one of the old pads back in and use it to even out the pressure put on the piston. Grab a pair of channel locks and squeeze the piston back in. You may have to do the either piston as you hold the other from coming out. Alternate between the two, you'll get it. It was easy enough that my son actually did it himself.

PIC 13 Squeeze the pistons back in.

After the pistons are the ENTIRE way in slide new pads in place.

PIC 14 Slide new pads in place.

Now grab your new pins and retainer clip. LIGHTLY grease the pins to slide back in.

PIC 15 LIGHTLY grease the pins.
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