Regal_GS_1989 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I might be replacing the pads and rotors all around on the Regal. Just want to know if the rear calipers can simply be compressed with a C clamp, or if it requires a special tool like the first Gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 wait.. what car??? it if is a second gen, the car has a hat in rotor design for the parking brake, meaning that the rear calipers are not part fo the parking brake system, and can be pressed in with a clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 yup, c-clamp works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal_GS_1989 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 wait.. what car??? it if is a second gen, the car has a hat in rotor design for the parking brake, meaning that the rear calipers are not part fo the parking brake system, and can be pressed in with a clamp. Yea, it's the 2000. Long story short...I had to replace the 3 month old rotors on the front due to warping from my road trip. Surprisingly enough, for "economy" rotors, partsource honored the warranty without any hassles whatsoever. While i was at it, I replaced the crumby pads that were fucking siliconed on to the calipers from the previous owner with a nice set of Ceramics. I was going to do the rears as well, but after a closer inspection, those will still be good for while. Thanks for the info. I know for the future now for when I need to replace the rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 yup, c-clamp works fine. I usually just use a good flat blade screwdriver and push the piston back in while the caliper is still attached, but either way it is a press in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 yup, c-clamp works fine. I usually just use a good flat blade screwdriver and push the piston back in while the caliper is still attached, but either way it is a press in. Yup. I haz a Snap-On mini 8" prybar that works perfect for this! Actually is better than a screwdriver (they do break and pain ensues!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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