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Jun 3, 2004 | 06:55 AM

matts_z28

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Rear brakes

I need new brakes on the rear of my 97 Z28. Does the calipers need to be turned in or just compressed in with a c-clamp? Will a carbon Metallic pad be good to use on the rear? Thanks.

Jun 3, 2004 | 08:05 AM

Kryckter

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The rear calipers will need to be pressed in with a c-clamp or similiar idea. Make sure you take the cap off the master cylinder under the hood. And those pads sound like they will work fine.

Jun 3, 2004 | 05:44 PM

matts_z28

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Somebody told me the rear calipers need a tool to turn in the piston on the caliper. Is that true? Or do you just compress it with a c clamp? I want to be sure before I start the job this weekend.

Jun 3, 2004 | 06:26 PM

shoebox

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Originally posted by matts_z28
Somebody told me the rear calipers need a tool to turn in the piston on the caliper. Is that true? Or do you just compress it with a c clamp? I want to be sure before I start the job this weekend.

No turning needed. Just compress.