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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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4 piston brake install

i own a 87' gxl. ive never worked with 4 piston brakes before. i was wondering if there is certain tool i need to compress the brake calipers in the front or will a C clamp work? thanks for n e info.. -jR-
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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a C clamp will work fine, be careful though I just under went tthis and found 3 out of the 4 pistons on each caliper where frozen. Its always a good Idea to rebuild the calipers when ever removing them I think the kit is like 30 bux or so
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Wink thnx

thnx for the quick reply.. ill try it out.
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