Rear brake pad install problem

2006greyGT · January 12th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I just installed drilled and slotted rotors on my 06. I couldn't get the pistons pressed back in on the rear calipers enough to get the new pads on. I had no issue with the front.HELP!!!

blownsnake96 · January 12th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Don't know if you tried this or not, but the pistons on the rear calipers have to be turned as they are pressed in, like you're scewing them back into the caliper. Hope this helps...

HMUSN · January 12th, 2008, 05:50 PM

^ correct

06GT4RAD · January 12th, 2008, 06:58 PM

That is correct and you may need a special tool to accomplish this.

2006greyGT · January 12th, 2008, 09:31 PM

I was wondering what those notches in the face of the piston were....Damn...Well I guess I can borrow one from O'riley....Thanks for the replies...

HMUSN · January 12th, 2008, 09:32 PM

any time.

X2RTION GT · January 13th, 2008, 04:17 AM

ohhh thats how you do it

January 12th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#1
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rear brake pad install problem I just installed drilled and slotted rotors on my 06. I couldn't get the pistons pressed back in on the rear calipers enough to get the new pads on. I had no issue with the front.HELP!!! __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 12th, 2008, 04:36 PM	#2
blownsnake96 Newbie 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't know if you tried this or not, but the pistons on the rear calipers have to be turned as they are pressed in, like you're scewing them back into the caliper. Hope this helps... __________________ 96 Cobra Procharger D1SC at 15 psi BBK Longtubes, Magnaflow exhaust Tremec trans, 4:10's, the works... Built and tuned by Atlanta Chassis Dyno 530 hp / 420 tq at the tires

January 12th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ correct __________________

January 12th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#4
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 485 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is correct and you may need a special tool to accomplish this. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT-Borla Stingers, MGW Billet Interior & Underhood, Eibach Pro Kit w/Tokico D-Specs, Steeda Sway Bars, CHE Suspenson Upgrades, BBR Billet Control Arms, Foose 20" Nitrous, BFG g-Force KDWII

January 12th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#5
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was wondering what those notches in the face of the piston were....Damn...Well I guess I can borrow one from O'riley....Thanks for the replies... __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 12th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	any time. __________________

January 13th, 2008, 04:17 AM	#7
X2RTION GT Regular 02 GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	ohhh thats how you do it

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