1995 Chevy Lumina tool needed for brakes

1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA
102,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREA FISHER
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We are trying to change the front brake pads on our lumina van.What tool is required to separate the front brake caliper? Thank you we are currently unemployed and would appreciate an answer Thanks again.
Mar 14, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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What are you trying to do here? is it removing the caliper piston or retracting the piston so that you can install the brake pads.
Mar 14, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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ANDREA FISHER
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We are trying to remove the caliper.
Mar 15, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to remove the bleeder valve and apply compress air-Be extra careful when doing this-I might be wrong here and it requires a special tool.
Mar 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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