Can't get front caliper piston back i...

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Author Message   chris lee (Clee63) New Member Username: Clee63 Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 12:16 pm:    I can't get the front caliper piston bcak in after changing front pads and rotors. I tried using a clap,lube,pumping the brakes. Any suggestions???   dareDVL (Daredvl) New Member Username: Daredvl Post Number: 24 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 01:19 pm:    Did you disconnect the brake line? If so do that to relieve the pressure. Then reconnect it after and bleed it.   Bill Bettridge (Billb) Senior Member Username: Billb Post Number: 774 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 02:59 pm:    Is the piston all the way out, or is it stuck in mid bore? Don't disconnect the brake line - just open the bleed screw and press it back in. Though if it is stuck in mid-bore, sounds like it is either cocked or you have serious corrosion in the caliper. Bill   Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1390 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 04:04 pm:    Bill is on the right track. Check to see how far it was extended. They have been known to cock at the very end of their travel, usually necessitating replacement as the seals become questionable (in my view). FWIW-when they get like this, I replace the entire caliper rather than taking a chance with it given the safety-related nature of the part.