2004 Pontiac Grand Prix tried using spanner tool and c clam

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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FEARNOTHING592
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Brakes problem
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

is there any other way to depress the rear caliper pistons back so i can reassemble the brakes i've tried the c clamp and just bought a spanner tool
Apr 14, 2009 at 11:52 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You need a special tool (square with pins) to compress rear calipers, they screw in and out due to parking brake. Available at most autoparts stores.
Apr 15, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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