51K on OEM pads and rotors

Originally Posted by nis350 don't you have to push the pistons back in with the new thicker pads? Can that be done without removing the calipers? Yes and yes. You

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05-02-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

don't you have to push the pistons back in with the new thicker pads? Can that be done without removing the calipers?

Yes and yes. You can use a special tool - I think it's called a piston spreader. Or I just wrap a shop towel or two around this giant flathead screwdriver I have to leverage against the pistons. Make sure the cap is off the brake fluid reservoir to release the pressure in the system.

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