2005 Saab 9-3 repair Question rear brake caliper

2005 SAAB 9-3
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKDUNLOP
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i am trying to just change the brake pads on my 05 saab 93. the problem is that the piston in the caliper doesnt want to retreat when i screw a c clamp on the the passenger side caliper piston. I screwed my c clamp so hard it actually bent the c clamp
Nov 4, 2008 at 10:03 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, you will need to screw in the piston with a special tool, see pic. You may damage the caliper if you over stress it with the clamp, i am unsure if you can get away with out using this tool, if a mechanic can view it first hand he will have a better idea if it can be done with out it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_20080811_211711_20080811_181159_1.jpg

Nov 4, 2008 at 11:40 PM