Need Help Installing Brake Pads!

[eternoss]

I just installed my font brake pads with no problems, but when I went to replace my rear brake pads, I quickly realized it wasn't quite the same. I was able to remove the old pads, but I can't get the new ones on for the life of me. I tried using a C-clamp to get the piston out of the way like I did the front, but it wouldn't budge. My car is in neutral, and my e-brake is not on. Why can't I use a c-clamp? Any suggestions?

[Twisted-X]

The rear pistons need to be turned *clockwise* to get them to go in. I used a medium sized pair of needle nosed pliers on the "plus sign" looking grooves to gently turn the rear piston in. Make sure the rubber boot around the rear piston doesn't get ripped.

[eternoss]

ok I tried turning the piston a little, but I guess it wasn't enough. So I just keep turning it clockwise while pushing in?

[BeaterEP]

yup. pretty much :thumbu:

[emsep]

you could go to autozone and rent the tool for the rear, makes it a lot easier. plus its free, you'll need to put a deposit, but you get it back when you return the tool.

[Mighty_Mouse_Ep]

I have one of these cube thingies pretty cool tool and people always ask what it does i always tell them to guess
http://shop.oreillyauto.com/product_images/img/pbi/648410.jpg
http://www.kragen.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648410&CategoryCode=3479

[BeaterEP]

I have one of these cube thingies pretty cool tool and people always ask what it does i always tell them to guess
http://shop.oreillyauto.com/product_images/img/pbi/648410.jpg
http://www.kragen.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648410&CategoryCode=3479

Is there a name for that thing? Looks awesome, but the link is takin me to an empty page. :mcry:

[Twisted-X]

Similar Brake Tool? (http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/LIS0/28600.oap?pt=N0675&ppt=C0067)

[eternoss]

Thanks for the responses. That tool looks sweet, but I was able to get it done with a good old-fashioned pair of needle-nose pliers.