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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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2005 Rear Brakes

How do you compress the piston?
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by datsyuk
How do you compress the piston?
You need something like this...



I picked up a steel version at Sears for $11, but I heard they can be cheaper.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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You have to turn and compress at the same time?
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by datsyuk
You have to turn and compress at the same time?
Yes....slowly...and it's better with lube!! Lithium grease, multipurpose.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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I just used an allen wrench. Could probably use a screwdriver or anything else similar to that.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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I just use a BFS.

Big F**kin Screwdriver.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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BFS, lol.

is that for the 04-05's or later models?

And does mugen make one?
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Needle nose pliers slightly open and turn them like a screwdriver. Works like a charm.
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