V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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I jus changed the brakes today and the front ones work fine and the back there is a problem. Its like the brake is on and i cant spin the tires while it is jacked up. At first the e-brake was hard to pull up and then it was normal...dont know if the e-brake is locked or is something just stuck. Is there a way to adjust the e-brake or what should i try.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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Did you make sure the little pins on the brake pad backing plate fit into the slots on the caliper pistons??
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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yup
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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OK, did you do the breaks yourself, or did a shop do them?
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Did you make sure to turn the pistons in ALL THE WAY?

Other than that...the caliper pistons might be stuck. Try backing off the caliper pistons off, then POWER flushing the system.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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i did the brakes myslef
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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i tried backing off the the caliper pistons but i didnt power flush the system
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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When you put the rear pads on, did you operate the parking brake several times before you ever depressed the brake pedal? If not, I bet that's your problem. Your parking brake is now out of adjustment and holding your rotors.
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