How to Collapse/ Compress A Twist In Rear Brake Caliper

In this video I'll show you how to compress a screw in caliper. This particular style brake caliper has an integrated parking brake. This method used to compress this caliper is different from your conventional brake caliper as a twisting motion is needed while pressing the piston back into the piston bore.

Please note: While the majority of rear disc calipers integrated with a parking brake collapse while rotating the piston clock wise there are those that rotate counter clockwise. Please reference your repair manual for the correct rotation. ****ALSO, THIS INFORMATION MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TWIST IN CALIPERS. SOME VEHICLES, SUCH AS HYBRID VEHICLES, MAY REQUIRE "SPECIAL" PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICING THE BRAKES. I'D HIGHLY ADVISE USING A REPAIR MANAUL TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS PROCEDURE FOR WHAT EVER VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON REGARDLESS. ****

***Also, be sure to check your brake fluid level and top off as needed after performing any brake work.***

A Link to a video showing how to diagnose a locked up brake caliper.
https://youtu.be/1Mor9N9Rv2w

Just in case you got air in the system, here is a link to another video showing how to bleed brakes using the "buddy system".

https://youtu.be/6DeuMPgQDrE

Here is a link to a video showing how to remove seized rotor screw.
https://youtu.be/KCAeXsKz3ng

The tools used in this video:

The "cube" is made by Lisle and is readily available at many parts stores. The name of the tool on the package is "Disc Brake Piston Tool". There is also a number on the package that the cube comes in. Its 28600. It cost around $10- $15 and is SUPER handy for the price.

As for the big disc brake caliper tool in the big red box. This tool is made by Mac Tools. The tool number on the box is DBC2500M. It runs around $150. I've had and used this tool for years and it works great. This is a good tool to have if you plan on doing a lot of brake jobs where this tool is needed. Her is a link to the Mac Tools web site where this tool can be purchased.
http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Pages/Search.aspx?k=DBC2500M#k=DBC2500M*#d=g

Repair your vehicle at your own risk!

DISCLAIMER:

Barbour's Auto Help is not responsible for any damage or personal injury incurred in the process of performing any auto repairs done by you the viewer. Automotive repair is extremely dangerous. Repair your vehicle at your own risk. It is the viewers responsibility to verify all information and procedures as outlined in YOUR REPAIR MANUAL AND OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR VEHICLE. Owning and using a repair manual suited for your vehicle is essential for correctly and safely performing ANY repair to your vehicle. Always wear safety glasses, protective gloves and heed all instructions for use applicable to any piece of equipment you may use. Due to circumstances out of the control of Barbour's Auto Help, Barbour's Auto Help makes no guarantee that by the use of the information given in this video a quality repair will be made. Barbour's Auto Help makes no guarantee that the information provided is totally complete, syncronized and accurate. Verify everything using an appropriate repair manual. Verify everything with your own research.