2006 Chevrolet Equinox Trying Change Brakes On Chevy One Pistons Wont Back

2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
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Im trying to change the brakes on my chevy equinox but one of the pistons wont go back in the caliper how do i make it go back down ?
Feb 8, 2013 at 5:18 AM
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Front or rear? If it's the rear, is the parking brake built into the caliper? If it's the front, try opening the bleeder screw, then pry the piston in while the caliper is still bolted on. Use a medium flat-blade screwdriver.
Feb 8, 2013 at 5:21 AM
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If its not popped-out -Loosen the bleeder valve
Feb 8, 2013 at 5:22 AM
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