1997 Buick Riviera brakes

1997 BUICK RIVIERA
179,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LEEMORENO
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how to get off rear calipers
Sep 10, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The rear calipers have the parking brake built in so the pistons cannot be just pushed back in. they have to be rotated and threaded back in. They make special tools for that. If there is a lip on the rotor, you may have to pry the caliper off with a big screwdriver. It shouldn't be a problem if the rotor is smooth. Here's what a couple of the tools look like.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_Rear_disc_adjusting_tool_KD3163_2.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_rear_brake_caliper_kit_in_use_2.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_rear_brake_caliper_tool_2.gif

Sep 10, 2010 at 6:51 PM