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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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9 bolt rear iron single piston caliper questions

i need to install pads soon, are these rear cailper pistons screw in style? do i need a key? iv tryed to clamp them but they wont move, can anyone can help me?
also what about the fronts? thanks guys!!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Re: 9 bolt rear iron single piston caliper questions

I always just took the lid off the master cylinder and c-clamp'd the caliper piston back into the bore on my 9bolt both front and rear.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Re: 9 bolt rear iron single piston caliper questions

mine are off the car, and iv tryed to clamp them, but they wont go in
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Re: 9 bolt rear iron single piston caliper questions

The iron piston calipers screw in. They are bad about freezing up and not moving. If they won't move you either need to rebuild or replace.
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