Can't compress break caliber

Asked by Bignicky32 Dec 05, 2018 at 08:17 PM about the 2005 Hyundai Elantra GL Hatchback FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I went to change the breaks on my 05
hyundia Elantra and I can't compress the
caliber with a C clamp my step dad said I
may need a special tool to screw the caliber
back down please help thank you

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

If you can align things to press the center of the caliper piston, then it should compress. If it needs more force than that, you may have a seized/stuck caliper. Don't install it or you will have overheated brakes and warped rotors. If those are the originals, they are plenty overdue to lock up on you and ruin your day. Replace both sides and the hoses too if you want it done right.

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Bignicky32 answered 5 years ago

Yaa I had it on the center opend the cap I was able to get it to go down a littel bit using a vice grip but it won't go down all the way so you think I should just replace the whole caliber then and thank you.

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