problems on changing pads on a 06 (piston will not compress)

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07-10-2009, 06:34 PM

Speedaddict38

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problems on changing pads on a 06 (piston will not compress)

I am changing pads on a 2006 v6 stang and I cant get the piston to squeeze back in with my c clamp ? what am I doing wrong ?

07-10-2009, 06:38 PM

mustangman02232

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dont know about the newer ones by my 02 you had to buy a special tool to twist them rather then compress, mine were seized anyways so i just baught loaded calipers

07-10-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangman02232

dont know about the newer ones by my 02 you had to buy a special tool to twist them rather then compress, mine were seized anyways so i just baught loaded calipers

where can you buy one of the tools at ?

07-10-2009, 07:24 PM

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Your working on the rear brakes right? You can get the tool at any auto parts store.

07-11-2009, 06:39 AM

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I ended up renting the brake repair kit from Advance auto for $100. When I take it back today I get the $100 back. It worked but was h**l getting the piston to compress. Next time I think I will pay somebody to do it lol