Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
 

I always compressed the pistons while the caliper was still attached, but loose... just by prying on the brake pad on each side w large screwdriver.

Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
 

well,i ended up finding a piece of brake line with fitting attached,removed the brake bleeder screw and attached the line.pushed in the calipers in by hand while installing the brake pads at the same time and just let the brake fluid from the line attached drain into a old coffee can...it took some effort,but none the less,it worked..Chris

Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iluv69s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I always compressed the pistons while the caliper was still attached, but loose... just by prying on the brake pad on each side w large screwdriver. </div></div>

I agree, This is the best method...

I will loosen the master cyl cover first.

Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
 

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet -- DON'T get any of the brake fluid on a painted surface ... it may remove/mar the paint! TAZ