2005 SAAB 9-3 repair Question rear brake caliper

Tiny
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I am trying to just change the brake pads on my 05 saab 93. The problem is that the piston in the caliper doesnt want to retreat when I screw a c clamp on the the passenger side caliper piston. I screwed my c clamp so hard it actually bent the c clamp
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

you will need to screw in the piston with a special tool, see pic. You may damage the caliper if you over stress it with the clamp, i am unsure if you can get away with out using this tool, if a mechanic can view it first hand he will have a better idea if it can be done with out it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_20080811_211711_20080811_181159_1.jpg

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 11:40 PM

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