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rear cobra caliper

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cool92gt

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hello all can anyone tell me how to push in the piston on a 97 cobra rear caliper? i tried a c-clamp..seems like it needs a special tool the caliper are made by varga
 

Kdubslugga

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You need a special tool, looks the a cube. Then you twist it with a ratchet and the psiton goes in. Bout 10 bucks at any parts store
 

Kdubslugga

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Disc Brake Piston Cube for 3/8-Inch Drive Tool,China Disc Brake Piston Cube for 3/8-Inch Drive Tool,Disc Brake Piston Cube for 3/8-Inch Drive Tool Buyer/Offer,Disc Brake Piston Cube for 3/8-Inch Drive Tool Factory,Disc Brake Piston Cube for 3/8-Inch

looks like this
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
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Yes, they spin in.

When you are done spinning it in, align the notches at 12 and 6 o clock so the tabs on the pads seat against the piston
 
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