Need help with brakes

blackstang2004 · March 6th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Cant seem to figure out the rear brakes on my 04 gt. went to change pads and it seemed to be a lot harder than i thought. could not get the piston to go in and could not get the pads to stay in place? so just put the old ones back on for now. thanks

supercharged03gt · March 6th, 2008, 03:10 AM

you have to twist them in. You can't just push them straight in.

00redgt · March 6th, 2008, 11:33 AM

get u a pair of vise grips or a monkey wrench an turn them in to set,then there u go

Ugmul · March 6th, 2008, 12:48 PM

If you cant get it with vice grips or needle nose(I know mine were not going) there is a caliphar tool you can get that will do it. Very easy to use, Im sure you can rent them from autozone/checkers also.

01LASER · March 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM

I slid mine in the caliper and over the rotor then pushed the brakes one pump to set them...they do fine

WAR-PARTY · March 6th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ugmul

If you cant get it with vice grips or needle nose(I know mine were not going) there is a caliphar tool you can get that will do it. Very easy to use, Im sure you can rent them from autozone/checkers also.

Usually they are free but require a deposit

coffinator6 · March 6th, 2008, 02:12 PM

go get the $11 tool from orillys auto parts. its a universal that can be used on alot of cars.

workinprogress · March 6th, 2008, 02:34 PM

yep, looks likea studded cube that fits a 3/8 rachet on all six sides

blackstang2004 · March 6th, 2008, 05:09 PM

thanks guys will try this weekend.

March 6th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#1
blackstang2004 Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany, KY Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need help with brakes Cant seem to figure out the rear brakes on my 04 gt. went to change pads and it seemed to be a lot harder than i thought. could not get the piston to go in and could not get the pads to stay in place? so just put the old ones back on for now. thanks __________________ DD-2002 Tacoma 4x4 2004 Mustang GT- sold "will be missed"

March 6th, 2008, 03:10 AM	#2
supercharged03gt Regular 2003, Mustang, GT ??? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have to twist them in. You can't just push them straight in. __________________ Mods: Vortech V-1 supercharger, BBK LT headers, BBK o/r X pipe, Flomaster cat back, 4:10 gears, Centerforce clutch, Fidneza aluminum flywheel, K-member, Eibach pro kit, MM caster camber plates, Eagle F1 tires 275 & 315.

March 6th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#3
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	get u a pair of vise grips or a monkey wrench an turn them in to set,then there u go __________________

March 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#5
01LASER Newbie 01 Cobra 11.6 @ 123 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shake Rag, Ga. Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	I slid mine in the caliper and over the rotor then pushed the brakes one pump to set them...they do fine __________________ 2001 SVT COBRA #3635 of 3867 Laser Red Terminator Conversion H&R race springs offroad pipes w/3 stg. Flowmasters 450+RWHP/ 440+ RWTQ

March 6th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#9
blackstang2004 Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany, KY Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys will try this weekend. __________________ DD-2002 Tacoma 4x4 2004 Mustang GT- sold "will be missed"

March 6th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#4
Ugmul Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you cant get it with vice grips or needle nose(I know mine were not going) there is a caliphar tool you can get that will do it. Very easy to use, Im sure you can rent them from autozone/checkers also.

March 6th, 2008, 02:12 PM	#7
coffinator6 Enthusiast 03 GT, 92 coupe 2.3T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Choctaw. Oklahoma Posts: 975 iTrader: 3 reviews	go get the $11 tool from orillys auto parts. its a universal that can be used on alot of cars.

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