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R50/53 How to reset brake caliper?????

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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How to reset brake caliper?????
I have a 2004 Cooper S and I need to know how to recompress the rear brake calipers. Thanks for any advice.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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uncompress? I use a c-clamp to make clearance for the new break pads. is this what you are talking about? or are you trying to remove your caliper from the worn out rotors, so you can replace the pads?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Use a "crow's foot" brake tool. It's the easiest way.

Essentially you need to rotate and "recompress" at the same time.

Something like this: http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1..._kd_41540.html
 
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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This post is a good one on gen1 rear brakes.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...beginners.html
 
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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You need this tool set, harbor Freight has it for $20, a worthwhile investment.....



Available here......

http://http://www.harborfreight.com/...emnumber=40732
 
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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A "C" clamp to
compress, while at the same time either needle nose pliers or channel locks to ROTATE.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Many Thanks
Just a quick note to say thanks to all that replied. I got the job done, thanks to all of your quick replies.

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so what were you trying to do and whos method worked?
 
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