My 2008 accords rear brake pads need replacing. I am unable to compress the caliper (tried a c clamp). Is there a special procedure for these calipers?
thanks...
Larry

 

DONT FORCE IT... you need a special tool that turns it in and it compresses. only use c clamp for the fronts. you can rent it at autozone or i recommend buying it. it's almost worth its weight in gold. i bought the super duper delux set at harbor freight and it was 60 but it's suppose to do every car out there. it's around 100 for the regular set at any auto supply store.
don't forget the hardware kit and make sure all the parts are lubed and spray the hell down everything if you're bleeding the brakes. if you're not having the rotors machined. make sure you get a fine sandpaper and sand out the shine on the rotor.

good luck.