Thread: Replacing rear brake pads / Have Questions

Most good brake pads with come with the little metal tabs that sit in the caliper bracket. On the 2004, I am pretty sure due to the integrated ebrake, you need the tool to turn the piston back into the caliper. The tool is commonly a cube with many different pin combinations that you can find at the parts store. Or you could also rent the free loaner from the parts store and do the job for a

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Or you could also rent the free loaner from the parts store and do the job for a

Bill

Where you suddenly abducted by Aliens--------------------again?

Chuck...here you have to "rent" the free loaner tool. When you return it.. you get the money back. Their words, not mine.

Now...go write a book about how to assemble our engines properly for the guy I sent your way.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Now...go write a book about how to assemble our engines properly for the guy I sent your way.

That book would be at the top of the "Worst Seller's List" but----------------------------------------------------

create absolute pandemonium within the entire 3800 community.

I think I have done it that way before. The resulting blood blisters weren't worth the effort it took to pick up the free loaner tool though.

Originally Posted by quickster

So, I take it that trying to use needle-nose pliers to turn in the piston would not be possible?

yes, you can go that route as well.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Chuck...here you have to "rent" the free loaner tool. When you return it.. you get the money back. Their words, not mine.

Now...go write a book about how to assemble our engines properly for the guy I sent your way.

they call it a rental, but its really a deposit you leave for the tool, and get a full refund when you return the tool. works for me.