I am attempting to change my rear pads on my 2006 Kia Spectra however the piston on the calliper wont close. What suggestion do you have to install my pads?
DO NOT USE A C-Clamp to push back rear pistons. 90% of rear pistons on Calipers must be “screwed” back into the cylinder. There should be some notches on the top of the piston that you can place a tool into to slowly turn the piston back into the caliper. (You can try a pair of pliers, but typically it’s very slow and it’s just cheaper and safer to purchase the proper tool for the job) They can rent you the tool from your local auto parts store. The tool typically looks like: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT265_pg18.htm You align up the pins of the tool with the pins of your caliper and use a ratchet to turn the piston back into the cylinder.
