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Fast, Stupid brake piston compression question... HELP

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Ok, sorry, but I'm replacing the rear pads on my 99 GT. I can't compress the ****ing piston, the c-clamp isn't working. I ordered 2 new calipers at advance auto, thinking they were shot, but then i came across an article that said you need to screw the pistons back in with a "special tool' can someone please verify and elaborate this for me? Thanks!
 
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Rear brake calipers SCREW in. You need a special(but cheap) tool. Time to make a run to Sears...
 

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cool, thanks
Now i have to convicne advance auto to give me my money back for the calipers they ordered from their warehouse from me... uh ohh...
 
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There are two major mistakes that people make when working with brakes:

-not flushing the fluid often enough
-not using high temp grease on the slide pins and pad slider grooves
 
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