2000 Volkswagen Eurovan REAR BRAKE CALIPER

2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FLICKA1955
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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.
May 17, 2008 at 3:15 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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it must be seized then. you may have to have it rebuilt or replaced
May 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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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
May 17, 2008 at 4:12 PM
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