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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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hey guys, been a long time...i've searched and couldn't find an answer so if anyone could help me you'd be a lifesaver! my car's been out of commission since about april and i made the fatal mistake of leaving the handbrake up while it was parked...stupid i know. does anyone have any ideas to get the rear calipers unstuck? i need to move the car asap...thanks in advance
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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You can try "pumping" the ebrake handle. Thats what I did when i let my car sit for 8 months and it was fine. Of course shortly after that I replaced the rear brakes and so the piston got turned and pressed back in which probably helped. If worst comes to worst just pop the calipers off and work the piston.

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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thanks, that's the first plan on my list....thanks about the signature too gotta love the fast and the furious! lol
 
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