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Originally Posted by flyrv9
You could remove the caliper and cap the brake line to prevent fluid from leaking out. You will probably need the caliper off to free up the pistons and do the rebuild anyway. Then, you should be able to get any hoses and other things out of the way and put the wheel on. Then put the truck in neutral and push it in the garage. I wouldn't start the engine or touch the brakes. Get someone to help you and use chocks to keep from rolling too far in either direction.
If the pistons are really stuck, they or the caliper housing may be damaged and not repairable. Even with new seals they will leak if scratched or chipped. A rebuild kit will probably just get you new seals. You may be better off taking the caliper to a shop to check out and rebuild; or just replacing it with one ready to install. Then do a complete bleed and you're done.
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What I think may have happened is when I was using a flathead screwdriver to push it in, I may have used too much force or whatnot. It was moving at first, then it got stuck as I was pushing it around.
Is this enough info to see if it's really a damaged caliper or simply a rebuild kit with seals needed?