You actually compress the PISTON in the caliper. The piston is what pushes the brake pads out. The piston is accessible through the opposite side of the caliper and you place the C clamp over the piston and the opposite side of the caliper cylinder and push the piston back.
Why can't I compress my brake caliper?
One of the leading causes of not compressing the caliper piston is inactivity. If you are not using your vehicle for months, the piston may get rusted. As a result, the corrosion built on the calliper prevents it from compressing fully, stopping your vehicle from running smoothly.
How do you twist a caliper without a tool?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db9hqQPS2fY
How do you retract a caliper piston?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pagRJiPrCO0
How do you compress a brake caliper with a screwdriver?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGLL1yEnHv8
How do you release the pressure on a brake caliper?
The method to release pressure is to open the bleeder screw, push the piston back into the caliper, then close the bleeder screw.21 feb 2021
How do you close a brake caliper without a C clamp?