do i need special spanner to change rear padsits a 52 2.2 diesel pt cruiser.

Asked by richo Jul 09, 2012 at 02:41 PM about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

to change rear pads do i need a special tool for caliper.

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on calipers you have to depress the piston for then new ones to fit on the rotor. Most of the time on rear calipers they work wierd. Some i've seen you have to twist the piston down rather than push it down. There are grooves in it that say you need a special tool, but i've always managed.

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