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I did a search first...
There is a bracket which,combined with the caliper, holds the rear pads in place. Does it need to be removed to remove the the rotor? It seems to be in the way. If it has to come out what size are the torx bolts holding it on? I don't have a torx set and don't want to waste money on tools I don't need. Thanks for the help!
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Are you talking about on the piston itself?
If so that is the E-brake element and all you need are a pair of needle nose plyers to screw them back in.
If not, where on the caliper?
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Yes, the caliper bracket needs to come of to get the rotor off. From memory I think the Torx bit needs to be a T40 or T45, it's big. And hopefully you can break yours free without an impact gun!
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Thanks for the info. What about a tourch and braker bar? I have more time than money right now.
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Andy,
I was refering to the stationary bracket. When you flip the caliper up the pads are now exposed and can be raplaced. As far as the piston goes I have a tool that goes on a ratchet to spin the piston home.
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Oh OK! Sorry. You have a caliper compression tool but no torx bits. A set is about $10! Advance Auto Parts -Andy
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I wouldn't put a torch to brake components, you might melt the piston seal and boot and who knows what!
Impact gun works best.
Remeber, you can depress the rear piston with c-clamp or piston depressing tool, you need to screw it in the the caliper (clockwise). I use a needle nose to do it on the Contours I have done brakes on....
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An impact wrench on a torx bit is a recipie for disaster! Torx bits are usually pretty soft!
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I didn't realise they were that cheep! I will get a set and get to work. Don't wory if I resort to the torch all of the brake parts will be out of the way.
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Use a low setting! 
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