No need to rotate the front caliper pistons as you compress the front calipers. That process is only for the rear calipers because of the parking brake mechanism.
the piston on the rear calipers will turn in a clockwise motion and that is how they retract.
are u trying to change them?
The rear brake calipers screw back in. This is because of the park brake. There is a tool that you can either buy or rent from one of the larger parts stores.
The calipers on a Mazda 6 turn inwards you don't push them to compress them.
Unlike the front calipers, pistons in the rear usually have to be rotated to compress them.
If the parking brake is connected to these calipers a special tool is required (not expensive) because piston is threaded. Tool available at Sears or auto parts store
If parking brake is attached to these calipers a special tool (not expensive) is required, because these pistons are threaded Tool available at Sears or auto parts store
If parking brake uses these calipers - they are threaded special tool (not expensive) is required, availlable at Sears or auto parts to thread piston fully into caliper body
Rewind it with a piston rewind tool or, at a pinch, use needle nose pliers.
You can purchase a disc brake tool for compressing the calipers at any auto parts dealer for about $8.00. You will also need to have the brake fluid filler cap off. You can purchase a disc brake tool for compressing the calipers at any auto parts dealer for about $8.00. You will also need to have the brake fluid filler cap off.
You will need the tool to retract the calipers. The piston in the rear calipers have to be turned clockwise as you compress them back in.