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Topic: Gave up on my Brakes!!!
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03SVTPower
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Well, even after i got the correct tool to push the piston back into the caliper, still no luck, and the tool wasnt the correct size(good job on my part ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) ) So instead of getting frustrated and throwing shit like i normally do, had my car towed to a shop to get this shit done "right". Oh well, i guess i'll stick to doin front brakes only, PHUCK THE BACK BRAKES!!
Im just mad cuz i couldnt finish something i started! ![[Mad]](mad.gif) ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif)
[ January 18, 2003, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: 98StangPower ]
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DaveG
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Did you remember to open up the bleeder so that the piston can can go back into the caliper?
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03SVTPower
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yep, still nothing! I am or was probably over looking something! Oh well everything is done and works now.LOL!!
[ January 18, 2003, 06:28 PM: Message edited by: 98StangPower ]
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BlackNGold
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Man, I'm sorry you couldnt finish the rear brakes!!!.....I hope you at least learned something from doing this.. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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dave96gt
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You need to turn the bolts counterclockwise for the piston to retract - maybe you already tried that. I tried at first to only go clockwise, and like you, nothing. But counterclockwise worked for me.
[ January 18, 2003, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: dave96gt ]
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3xblack GT
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corral has a how to or mustang world i don't remember...but all you use are some long needle nose pliers and turn them(pistons)...the first turns will be tough but after that its a piece cake....
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3xblack GT
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corral has a how to or mustang world i don't remember...but all you use are some long needle nose pliers and turn them(pistons)...the first turns will be tough but after that its a piece cake....http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/brakepad1.htm
Posts: 449 | From: Hayward | Registered: Apr 2002
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03SVTPower
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Originally posted by Black94 5.0:
Man, I'm sorry you couldnt finish the rear brakes!!!.....I hope you at least learned something from doing this..
Boy Howdy did i learn!
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CobramanPhil
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To be honest to turn the piston of the rear brakes takes a lot of strength with the cylinder tool (or most of them anyway). It take patience, but you definitely don't want to use needle nose pliers to force them around. Just take your time..once it starts turning it will be easy...
Good luck...
Phil
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Copello
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I use the mac tool ($70) that is designed for this and its still a pain, When the next person that does their rear brake with needle nose please call me so I can see how stupidity works.
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