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2000 Volkswagen Eurovan REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Tiny
FLICKA1955
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  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
Unable to depress the caliper piston in order to insert the brake pads. I have used a C clamp and loosened the brake resevior cap, but the piston will not go far enough in to insert new brake pads. Have not been able to move it at all.
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 3:15 PM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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It must be seized then. You may have to have it rebuilt or replaced
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
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Is there a emergency brake cable going to the caliper? If there is you might have a ratcheting caliper that must be turned and rotated while compressing, just a thought
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 4:12 PM

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