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Topic: Need Help With Brakes
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I Fear No Five O
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Hey everyone. I'm currently changing the rear brake rotors and pads for my 1994 Mustang GT. But I ran into a problem. Everything is put back together with the new rotor and pads but I can't compress the brake piston in the caliper. I read the Chilton's book and it said to use a special tool to turn the piston clockwise so that it will compress into the caliper just enough for the pads to clear the new rotors. No matter how much I screw the piston clockwise, it doesn't make a difference. I basically need help from anyone who's changed the brake pads on their 94-98 Mustang GT. Any advice or tips would help. Thank you everyone.
- Tim
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Posts: 152 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Jan 2005
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it sounds like you have the right idea... you were turning them clockwise? a pair of needle nose pliers will work in a pinch... the tool makes it a little easier.
when I did mine, the rear right wouldnt compress at all, even when I took it out and set it on a bench. the Biatch was siezed.
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asskickn88
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You also need to push in on the piston while you turn it or it wont go anywhere. If you have a hard time with it, use a large C clamp and some channel locks. tighten the clamp down a little bit and then turn the piston, tighten the clamp and turn the piston. It takes a bit but works if the piston is hung up. good luck
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Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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I Fear No Five O
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Thanks for the help everyone. Very much appreciated. I got it all done. So thanks again, the tips helped.
- Tim
-------------------- "Haha, he's joking...It feels SO good when he jokes!" - Vince Vaughn, Wedding Crashers
Posts: 152 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Jan 2005
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