How to I get my rear brake calipers to depress on my 96 Monte Carlo

MATTYBARRA

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1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
170,000 MILES

I can't get my rear calipers piston to push in flash so I can get the rotor between the pads

Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 10:49 AM

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MATTYBARRA

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Flush* I can't getit to push in flush I tryed a c clamp pliers everything

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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 10:53 AM

HMAC300

MECHANIC
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Installation REMOVAL� &� INSTALLATION

1. Using� a� spanner� wrench� turn� piston� and� thread� it� into� caliper� body� assembly� until� piston� reaches� bottom� of� caliper� bore.� Lift� inner� edge� of� piston� dust� boot� and� press� out� any� trapped� air.� Ensure� piston� dust� boot FRONT� BRAKE� CALIPER
lays� flat.� Ensure� slots� in� end� of� piston� are� aligned� at� right� angles� to� caliper� body� mounting� sleeves.� SeeFig.� 4�. FRONT� BRAKE� PADS
2. Install� new� pad� retainer� clips� into� caliper� support� bracket.� Install� inboard� and� outboard� pads, � with� wear� sensor� facing� downward, � so� that� retainer� clips� fit� into� notches� of� pads.� Ensure� back� of� inboard� pad� lays� flat FRONT� BRAKE� ROTOR
against� piston, � with� button� on� back� of� pad� engaging� slots� in� piston.� To� install� remaining� components, � reverse� removal� procedure.� Tighten� bolts� to� specification.� See TORQUE� SPECIFICATIONS�.� Bleed� brake REAR� BRAKE� CALIPER
system� (if� brake� hose� was� disconnected).� See BLEEDING� BRAKE� SYSTEM�.� Apply� 175� ft.� Lbs.� Of� force� to� brake� pedal� 3� times� to� seat� pads� against� rotor.� Adjust� parking� brake.� See PARKING� BRAKE ? Removal
(DISC)� under� ADJUSTMENTS.� Road test� vehicle. ? Installation

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