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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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what size c-clamp?

what size clamp do you need to push the pistons on the calipers back in when replacing brake pads on an ls1? i forgot and i need to go buy 1

3"? or was it 4"?


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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Re: what size c-clamp?

Damn, just helped someone do brakes a couple weeks ago - I believe we used a 4".
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Re: what size c-clamp?

I just have a 6" and it works on most any caliper you might ever need to push in
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Re: what size c-clamp?

I always use a 6", works on 98% of calipers.

Make sure it has at least a 3" throat so it centers in the piston cup.

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