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    shoooonuf Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 4, 2007, 12:04 PM
    2006 Honda Civic.Can't collapse brake caliper
    I'm replacing the front brake pads on a 2006 Civic. I did the right side, no problem. When I tried to collapse the piston on the left side, it will not budge. Any ideas?
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    Dec 4, 2007, 12:25 PM
    Take the cap off the master cylinder reservoir. Use a disc brake pad spreader to force the piston back into the caliper. Some people use a large C-clamp.

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    Dec 4, 2007, 01:15 PM
    I was trying with a c-clamp and it would not budge. Hopefully taking the cap off will do the trick. Thanks!
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    Dec 4, 2007, 06:14 PM
    I see from your other post that it looks like you need to replace both front calipers, get rebuilts from your parts store, then yes, you will need to do a complete flush and bleed.
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