2003 Hyundai Tiburon changing disc brake pads

2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BOBBY B BONER
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I am in the process of changing my rear disc brake pads. When i try to compress the piston to provide additional clearance for the new, thicker pads, I am unable to move the piston. I have used a C clamp. I even unscrewed the bled valve to release any pressure inside the piston. I can't move either piston in the rear. Is there something I am doing wrong?
Jun 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bobby b boner,

Yes, you are doing it wrong.

The pistons cannot be compressed. You need to press and turn it in clockwise.
Jun 29, 2008 at 6:44 AM
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