2005 Chevy Malibu Rear Brake Calipers

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT1022
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Trying the change the rear brakes and I can't get the calipers to close to replace the new pads
Aug 30, 2008 at 5:24 PM
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20ALFONSO08
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Use C-clamps to squeeze it open. Once you've done that and they wont close, then replace the calipers
Sep 3, 2008 at 8:18 PM
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