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How do you reset your rear parking brake piston?

To reset the rear parking brake piston, follow these steps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack.

3. Remove the rear wheels.

4. Remove the brake pads and rotors.

5. Use a C-clamp to compress the parking brake piston back into the caliper.

6. Reinstall the brake pads, rotors, and wheels.

7. Slowly lower the vehicle to the ground.

8. Release the parking brake.

*To prevent the parking brake from sticking, be sure to lubricate the piston and the caliper slide pins when reinstalling the brake pads.*