[03Gtmustang]

hey guys i am in the middle of changing my pads and the rear piston will not compress is the a special method to changing the rear pads help asap in middle pad install thanks

 

[HMUSN]

turn it as you compress it.

it's a screw type piston not a push type like the fronts

 

[Eagle2000GT]

Yep. I broke a C-clamp and tore up the caliper once trying to push it in. Autozone carries a tool for turning in the rear calipers. I've not tried it, but I have heard it works better if you bleed off the fluid as you turn it in.

 

[01 GT]

yea autozone has the tool you pay them like 40 bucks and then when you return it they give you your money back, i was in the same situation you are in about 2 or 3 months ago

 

[Doc8224]

yea autozone has the tool you pay them like 40 bucks and then when you return it they give you your money back, i was in the same situation you are in about 2 or 3 months ago

$40?? wtf? You can buy the thing for about $10.

 

[00redgt]

or u can just use a set of vise grips or channel locks if u already have a pair

 

[zolen]

Yeah some needle nosed vise grips will work, and it definitely helps to open the bleeder valve to bleed off some pressure. Also, you can buy a little cube shaped tool that attaches to a socket wrench that will do it. Im sure they are fairly cheap, but the autozone tool kit is nice, it pushes while turning if you feel like shelling out $40 bucks for a few hours until you return it.

 

[jcgdell]

get the tool it is easier