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1996 Acura TL cant push the piston to but the shows on on r

Tiny
MRBIGB420
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  • 1996 ACURA TL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
Cant push the piston to but the shows on on rear break
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
JDOGGY314
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There is a tool you buy that can help but dont try pushing it back it will damage it you have to turn it like a scew
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
MPIRE73
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Yeah bad piston usually means replace it. Correct about turning like a screw. Sometimes you can use a pair of needle nose to turn but the groves are shallow and will slip off.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 7:38 AM

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