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RE: Maxima Rear Brake Caliper Problem

To: "Brian Berryhill" <brianberryhill@usa.net>, Autox <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Maxima Rear Brake Caliper Problem
From: Scot Zediker <roadsterboy@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 09:55:33 -0400 (EDT)
The rear calipers on my '85 300ZX had four notches cut into the piston.  You 
either twist them in with a pair of needle-nose pliers, or you can find a 
"socket" (doesn't really look like one, but it fits on a ratchet) to turn them 
in.  I'd imagine the rear calipers on your Max might be similar.

Scot

------Original Message------
From: "Brian Berryhill" <brianberryhill@usa.net>
To: Autox <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: June 7, 2000 5:24:55 AM GMT
Subject: Maxima Rear Brake Caliper Problem


This isn't directly autox related, but I thought some of you might could
help.

My sister wanted to autox her 1990 Maxima, but I told her I needed to change
the rear brake pads first since they're so worn down.

Problem is, I have no idea how the piston goes back into the caliper.
There's no retraction screw, and a C-clamp doesn't work.

Is it possible that the piston twists in?  I know how my car's rear calipers
retract, but not Maximas.

Thanks for any help,
Brian

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