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A last ? and thanks for your patience gentlemen

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by hvacguy, Dec 15, 2011.

  1. Dec 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM
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    hvacguy

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    I have a 2007 toyota tacoma 4x2 access cab with the 2.7.
    I need to know if the calipers are the dual/4-6 piston type or single. Reason is because before I change the pads and possibly the rotors I need to know if I need a special dual piston spreader tool.
    maybe ill get lucky and not have a deep groove in the rotors and be able to change the pads with out removing the calipers.

    Thankyou gentleman.
    If any of u need ac/heat help dont hesitate to ask.

    Thankyou for your time:D
     
  2. Dec 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    You're going to have to pull them.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM
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    ^^What he said, you need to remove them. I've never used a special tool for spreading the pistons though, usually just use leverage from whatever tool I can fit between the pistons.
     
  4. Dec 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Same here. I've used a small piece of steel and channel locks to compress them before. Just watch the reservoir level.
     

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