The top of the rear caliper on the back brakes has a cap not a bolt.How do I get the caliper off

1993 BUICK RIVIERA
14,000 MILES
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NERT1
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does the top where the cap is on the caliper have a bolt under it.instead of a bolt it has a cap with a little rubber nipple sticking through. the bottom is just a bolt like normal .I am changing the pads.
Apr 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the bleeder valve you are describing. They have a rubber cap on them.
Apr 11, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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