I try to squeeze the pistons in, the other one wants to come out?

2010 FORD F-150
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MARK CAVINEE
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When I try to squeeze the pistons in, the other one wants to come out. They don't both go in together. I can still get the caliper to install but not as easily as the other side. Is this, okay? Thanks
Aug 31, 2022 at 5:48 AM
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As long as they are on you should be fine, I always do one side at a time to avoid this problem, also or you can stick a block of wood in the opposite caliper you are trying to reset. This is normal for the system.
Aug 31, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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