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replacing rear brakes - 1/2/2007 7:17:24 PM

bobabooey

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I am trying to replace the rear disc brakes on my 2000 jetta. I can't get the piston to retract. Can anyone give me a tip?
i turned it clockwise, and tried using a c-clamp. It won't go.

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RE: replacing rear brakes - 10/5/2008 5:17:16 PM

mtnbug

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Hi i am having the same problem. did you ever get an answer to how you get that piston back into the caliper. I know it screws in, the problem seems to be that the inner threads turn seperatly from the outer piston! Let me know! Thanx

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RE: replacing rear brakes - 10/5/2008 5:49:54 PM

bagel

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loosen the plug you use to bleed the system. Haven''t had a problem doing brakes as long as you''re using the c-clamp

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RE: replacing rear brakes - 10/5/2008 7:09:02 PM

Jrailer

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the piston screws in
you need to press it in and screw it in at the same time
recomend a caliper tool you can rent them at autozone

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