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240sxowner · 04-11-2013, 03:04 PM

Hey guys, so ive been replacing all my stock pads and rotors on an 240 s13. I have the fronts done and have now moved onto the back. I have tried to compress the pistons on both calipers with c clamps, with the master cylinder cap off in the engine bay, but even still neither seems to be moving. I cannot fit both break pads into the clips due to lack of room in the caliper. To make matters worse, i had a buddy press the brakes a few times to examine how the piston moved and the left caliper piston started leaking brake fluid after it had extended quite a ways out, and it will not compress back in. Is there a secret to these calipers, Or am I just screwed and need to get new ones? any help is appreciated. Thanks.

240sxowner · 04-11-2013, 03:34 PM

Here are some pics of what im talking about.

240sxowner · 04-11-2013, 05:05 PM

Found out I needed a cube tool which grabbed and turned the piston shut. Wish i would have known this sooner.

04-11-2013, 03:04 PM	#1
240sxowner Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Age: 29 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	s13 brake issues Hey guys, so ive been replacing all my stock pads and rotors on an 240 s13. I have the fronts done and have now moved onto the back. I have tried to compress the pistons on both calipers with c clamps, with the master cylinder cap off in the engine bay, but even still neither seems to be moving. I cannot fit both break pads into the clips due to lack of room in the caliper. To make matters worse, i had a buddy press the brakes a few times to examine how the piston moved and the left caliper piston started leaking brake fluid after it had extended quite a ways out, and it will not compress back in. Is there a secret to these calipers, Or am I just screwed and need to get new ones? any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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04-11-2013, 05:05 PM	#3
240sxowner Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Age: 29 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Found out I needed a cube tool which grabbed and turned the piston shut. Wish i would have known this sooner.