I have been asked to look at changing the brakes on my cousin's 2001 Jetta. Working on the rear brakes. I can not back the caliper off. The caliper piston is slotted. My first guess was to adjust the piston for the parking brake, however, I have tried turning it without any change. Does anyone here know how to back off these rear calipers?
Thank you in advance,
Nate

Check the back of the caliper for a hex cap that covers a screw which retracts the piston.

i just screw mine in,but you have to put pressure on them as you push them in.

You need a special tool.

http://www.amazon.com/Disc-Brake-Caliper-Wind-Back/dp/B001UFTS66

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Thanks. I checked with the local AutoZone and they have the tool as part of the tool loan program. Picking it up at noon.