You do not want to use a C-clamp on the rear caliper because you have to screw it in to get it to retract. A C-clamp will only press it in and that won't work. I also use a screwdriver. Instead of using it as you normally would, lay the screwdriver on its side and use it long-ways in the groove. It gives you more surface area and the right size screwdriver will lay perfectly in the groove giving you great leverage. :goodjob:

hih

 

You wouldn't want to hammer in the rear calipers. Follow Josh's method, that works! :thumbup:

Out of curiosity, what was the article that you followed? That should have been addressed. Also, applying your brake pedal with the brake assembly apart isn't a great idea. As you saw, your piston will slide right out, as there's no object or force retaining it in.

 

It's better to use the tool on the rear to make sure that you are not going to tear the boot. Tear the boot or get the boot crimped up (which leads to seized calipers) will mean to get a new caliper. Better to spend the $9 at Napa.

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...&usrcommgrpid=

 

Just FYI used C clamp to push the piston on the rear brakes back in and now I have to replace both rear calipers. Buy tool saves you $120+ dollars plus the time of re-doing it. DOH!!!!!!!

 

I was joking around!

 

Dont forget to put your e-brake down before you replace the rear pads