i beat a corvette

97stanger · February 1st, 2007, 03:26 PM

....actually i did not beat a corvette.... i was just trying to draw attention to this post. no one seemed to look at the other one. anyway,

how do I change that rear brake pads on a 97 mustang. Its like the piston screws in, but I dont know how to screw it in, or get it back in. How is this done?

Youngin · February 1st, 2007, 03:51 PM

lol well you sure caught my attention lol

Redline · February 1st, 2007, 03:59 PM

lol this threads title jumped out of my screen and stabbed me in the right eye socket!

QuEeNiEsTaNg · February 1st, 2007, 04:04 PM

good lol

QuEeNiEsTaNg · February 1st, 2007, 04:04 PM

think that is what they were going for since their last thread apparently wasnt answered

GreenFaleen · February 1st, 2007, 04:10 PM

c-clamp and a wood block to push it open

Juggalo_X · February 1st, 2007, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

c-clamp and a wood block to push it open

thats what i always use. i also have a trick so when i take the calipers off it depresses the piston so i usually don't have to put it in at all by the time its off.... but i don't think i understand what he means by the piston screws in although i vaguely remember something like that from my co op period.

Ninjawafers! · February 1st, 2007, 10:30 PM

c-clamps FTW!!!

Screemin3o2 · February 1st, 2007, 10:36 PM

last three posts are wrong. You are absolutely right. It screws in. they make a special tool that fits on a socket, they have a few others, or you can do it with a pair of vice grips just turned the piston in with those. Ive done every way and never noticed any damage even though the vice grips are not the proper way.

Yes you can use a c-clamp on the front. I use that or my brake piston depresser or a set of big channel locks. I use the old pad and not a block of wood or anything as a pressure plate.

Juggalo_X · February 1st, 2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Screemin3o2

last three posts are wrong. You are absolutely right. It screws in. they make a special tool that fits on a socket, they have a few others, or you can do it with a pair of vice grips just turned the piston in with those. Ive done every way and never noticed any damage even though the vice grips are not the proper way.

yess dude i remember the caliper piston is notched and each side and the socket fit into these grooves and allows the piston to be put to its relaxed position i knew there was a special too cuz i never remembered using clamps or channel locks on the rear mustang breaks

Ninjawafers! · February 1st, 2007, 10:50 PM

i only remember using c-clamps on mine... i guess i forgot tho lol

turp · February 1st, 2007, 10:59 PM

Umm since there seems to be a number of people on both sides of the fence on this one I will clear the air for you. The piston on the rear disc assy. can be rotated in by using a two pronged spanner wrench BUT can also be pushed in using a c-clamp. Either way works fine but you will have to make sure to bleed the brakes if you use the c-clamp method. Just for your info it is always reccomended to bleed the brakes after a brake job anyways and to replace all the fluid in the lines at 15,000 miles anyways. I hope this helps you out!!!

Juggalo_X · February 1st, 2007, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by turp

Umm since there seems to be a number of people on both sides of the fence on this one I will clear the air for you. The piston on the rear disc assy. can be rotated in by using a two pronged spanner wrench BUT can also be pushed in using a c-clamp. Either way works fine but you will have to make sure to bleed the brakes if you use the c-clamp method. Just for your info it is always reccomended to bleed the brakes after a brake job anyways and to replace all the fluid in the lines at 15,000 miles anyways. I hope this helps you out!!!

awesome info

Ninjawafers! · February 1st, 2007, 11:11 PM

very awesome info... thanks turp!!

turp · February 1st, 2007, 11:32 PM

No prob guys...

Juggalo_X · February 1st, 2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

very awesome info... thanks turp!!

ass kisser lol j/k

good to see the wife lets u on still lol

turp · February 1st, 2007, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

very awesome info... thanks turp!!

ass kisser lol j/k good to see the wife lets u on still lol

HEY NOW, Don't bash him!!! The line to kiss my ass is very long and distinguished!!!

Ninjawafers! · February 1st, 2007, 11:46 PM

hahaha... i got like 30 poeple in line ahead of me haha

Juggalo_X · February 2nd, 2007, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

hahaha... i got like 30 poeple in line ahead of me haha

i was 29th

97stanger · February 2nd, 2007, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by turp

Umm since there seems to be a number of people on both sides of the fence on this one I will clear the air for you. The piston on the rear disc assy. can be rotated in by using a two pronged spanner wrench BUT can also be pushed in using a c-clamp. Either way works fine but you will have to make sure to bleed the brakes if you use the c-clamp method. Just for your info it is always reccomended to bleed the brakes after a brake job anyways and to replace all the fluid in the lines at 15,000 miles anyways. I hope this helps you out!!!

Thanks Screemin3o2, I thought the other were wrong.

Ok Turp, are you 100% sure that it CAN also be pushed in with a c-clamp. I knew thats how the front one were done, but i've never seen a set-up like the rear ones. It is made to SCREW in, by force pushing it back to it's relaxed position, will anything get screwed up at all? I don't want to offend you, but it doesnt seem like a good idea to push it in. It's like trying to screw a nail into a fence and hammer a screw into drywall, ya know?

February 1st, 2007, 03:26 PM	#1
97stanger Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	i beat a corvette ....actually i did not beat a corvette.... i was just trying to draw attention to this post. no one seemed to look at the other one. anyway, how do I change that rear brake pads on a 97 mustang. Its like the piston screws in, but I dont know how to screw it in, or get it back in. How is this done?

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February 1st, 2007, 04:04 PM	#4
QuEeNiEsTaNg Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,664 iTrader: 0 reviews	good lol

February 1st, 2007, 10:36 PM	#9
Screemin3o2 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 616 iTrader: 0 reviews	last three posts are wrong. You are absolutely right. It screws in. they make a special tool that fits on a socket, they have a few others, or you can do it with a pair of vice grips just turned the piston in with those. Ive done every way and never noticed any damage even though the vice grips are not the proper way. Yes you can use a c-clamp on the front. I use that or my brake piston depresser or a set of big channel locks. I use the old pad and not a block of wood or anything as a pressure plate. __________________ 95 Mustang GT Slow Bolt On Car www.steelcitystangs.com

February 1st, 2007, 10:50 PM	#11
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,412 iTrader: 1 reviews	i only remember using c-clamps on mine... i guess i forgot tho lol __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

February 1st, 2007, 10:59 PM	#12
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	Umm since there seems to be a number of people on both sides of the fence on this one I will clear the air for you. The piston on the rear disc assy. can be rotated in by using a two pronged spanner wrench BUT can also be pushed in using a c-clamp. Either way works fine but you will have to make sure to bleed the brakes if you use the c-clamp method. Just for your info it is always reccomended to bleed the brakes after a brake job anyways and to replace all the fluid in the lines at 15,000 miles anyways. I hope this helps you out!!! __________________

February 1st, 2007, 11:11 PM	#14
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,412 iTrader: 1 reviews	very awesome info... thanks turp!! __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

February 1st, 2007, 11:32 PM	#15
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	No prob guys... __________________

February 1st, 2007, 11:46 PM	#18
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,412 iTrader: 1 reviews	hahaha... i got like 30 poeple in line ahead of me haha __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

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