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    Default Changing rear brake pads on a 15 S T limited

    Had to remove the rear caliper to take it in to the dealer to get the cylinder retracted as I could not spin the cylinder with the tools I have. To do so, I disconnected the brake line so i no doubt have plenty of air in that line right now. Anything special I should know after reinstalling the caliper and then pumping through new brake fluid? Something tells me that disconnecting that brake fluid line is going to be problematic in refilling.

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    Just left Flatout Motorsports in Indianapolis, a certified Can-Am dealer. They said they were unaware of any special tool necessary to retract the rear brake cylinder with in the caliper. They suggested using a C-clamp to pressure it back in. From my research, that is not the right answer. Any suggestions?

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    Default Trick

    Here is one way:
    put a rag on the caliper. Rotate caliper to press on the bottom of the muffler. Use needle nose pliers, push hard while turning clockwise. Helps to have a helper. Piston will retract. Push hard! I have never had one beat us!
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