2004 Chevy Malibu

120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MR.DTOLBERT
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I took my front brakes off and when it came time to put the new ones on I can't push the caliper piston back. I even tried a c- clamp
Apr 21, 2009 at 6:46 AM
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BLACKOP555
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crack open the bleder valve and then put a c-clamp on it and try to push it down as hard as you can. it will take some force to budge it. with caliper off put a little pressure on the pedal and see if you can budge it. put a 2X4 in it that way the vehicles caliper piston doesnt shoot out.
Apr 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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