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: Question about changing rear brakes. Which way do I rotate the caliper?


ski_rush
05-01-2011, 06:10 PM
I want to change the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2004 Malibu. I know that I need to reset the caliper in the piston, but which way do I turn it?

I was planning on buying this tool to press the caliper back in:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Rear-disc-brake-cube-for-use-with-3-8-in-drive-tool/_/N-26l5?itemIdentifier=2363&_requestid=1589014

But, do I turn clockwise or counterclockwise?

I have a new Haynes repair manual that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. All it says is "rotate the caliper...". Well, no sh*#, but which way?

Thanks,
SR

RalphP
05-01-2011, 06:16 PM
I want to change the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2004 Malibu. I know that I need to reset the caliper in the piston, but which way do I turn it?

I was planning on buying this tool to press the caliper back in:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Rear-disc-brake-cube-for-use-with-3-8-in-drive-tool/_/N-26l5?itemIdentifier=2363&_requestid=1589014

But, do I turn clockwise or counterclockwise?

I have a new Haynes repair manual that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. All it says is "rotate the caliper...". Well, no sh*#, but which way?

Thanks,
SR

IIRC, clockwise. HOWEVER - one way screws it in, one out, so if I'm wrong, it'll be pretty obvious pretty darn soon.

RwP