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I can't get the inside brake pistons on my 06 tundra to collaps is ther any thing special i need to do

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Try using a vice-grip c-vice. Use one of your old pads and place on the piston. Place the bottom part of the vice on the pad and the other on the outer caliper housing, then tighten clamp and squeeze. Wait a few seconds and tighten the clamp further and squeeze again. Keep repeating until the piston collapses entirely.

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