nyyanksdj Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 On the 1990 Reatta, does the rear brake caliber get push in by a c-clamp or is it twisted or turned on the caliber head to get it to fully closed position? The rear caliber has four slotted spots on the caliber head. They look as thought it might have to be turned to get it to the fully closed position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thry are turned in. You can get the tool at almost any Auto Parts store.Very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 You need a special tool to screw the piston back in. There are a couple of styles. The one I have is just a cube that works on most pistons. On mine you use a 3/8 drive ratchet and push while turning. The better ones use a clamp to put pressure on while screwing it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 They rear brakes are a real adventure in getting them on right and not rattling. If you are going to replace the rear caliper or even the pads. Buy LOADED remanufacturer caplipers. Otherwise you have a hard time getting the hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 You turn the piston ? I just applied some pressure and unscrewed the e-brake screw. Piston went right in.Good thing I didn't know since I don't have a cube.Not turning the piston may be why my rears don't seem to rattle, I understand there is one way the piston must be rotated (one slot is wider than the others). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyyanksdj Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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