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    I need to replace the rubber sleeve that goes over the caliper pin on my front calipers (97 Grand Prix GT) how do I get the old one out and the new one in? I tried to gently remove it no good I thought of just yank and mangle but them how do I get the new one in?
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    If i recall correctly from when i was rebuilding my GXP calipers take a screw driver and pry out the metal lip on the side and it should come off.

    i got the new caliper rebuild kits from autozone if you haven't already sourced those out. Online has them too

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