How big of a c-clamp do i need?
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How big of a c-clamp do i need?
I'm preparing to do a brake job this coming weekend. And I'm getting everything ready. Just went out and bought some brake cleaner. I tried to buy a one man brake bleeder valve so I can do the job myself. But Autozone didn't have them to fit my truck. So I've got to wait until I can get someone to help me bleed the brakes. About the clamp... I've got a small 2" c-clamp. Will that work to push the caliper pistons back in? Or do I need to buy a bigger c-clamp? Thanks in advance.
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Crack the bleeder valves open before smashing the pistons back in.
I use the old pad to compress twin piston calipers back in, since if you try to do them one at a time, one goes in, the other goes out. Setting the pad on top of the pistons and using the C-clamp on the pad presses them in evenly.
I use the old pad to compress twin piston calipers back in, since if you try to do them one at a time, one goes in, the other goes out. Setting the pad on top of the pistons and using the C-clamp on the pad presses them in evenly.
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
The rotors are in good shape. lol. But I dread when it comes time to change them. I'll soak em' in PB Blaster because that stuff is the shiznit!
Replace the seal for $3, and re-pack the bearings ($5 for a tub o' grease) and you're up and running again.
-Joe