Changing out rear break pads

bjack · 01-03-2006, 07:44 AM

I have an 02 GT, and decided to change out front and rear break pads. I got the front in with no problems, but I could not get the rear caliper piston to compress in order to install the new pads. I tried a "C" clamp to collapse it but it refused to compress.

I noticed it has two notches on the outer edge, does the rear require a special tool? I'm thinking maybe it needs twisting and pushed at the same time........never had this problem before and a little confused on what to do next.

Jeff Chambers · 01-03-2006, 08:47 AM

It actually has to be screwed in. There's a special tool, like a spanner wrench that grabs those two notches for turning the piston in. If you're inventive, you can do it without the tool, just be sure not to damage the piston sealing surface.

bjack · 01-03-2006, 08:52 AM

Thanks Jeff....that confirms my suspicion. I'll hunt down one of those tools!

bigwhitecobra · 01-03-2006, 11:53 AM

ditto...(jeff)

01-03-2006, 07:44 AM	#1
bjack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 17	Changing out rear break pads I have an 02 GT, and decided to change out front and rear break pads. I got the front in with no problems, but I could not get the rear caliper piston to compress in order to install the new pads. I tried a "C" clamp to collapse it but it refused to compress. I noticed it has two notches on the outer edge, does the rear require a special tool? I'm thinking maybe it needs twisting and pushed at the same time........never had this problem before and a little confused on what to do next.

01-03-2006, 08:47 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Changing out rear break pads It actually has to be screwed in. There's a special tool, like a spanner wrench that grabs those two notches for turning the piston in. If you're inventive, you can do it without the tool, just be sure not to damage the piston sealing surface. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

01-03-2006, 08:52 AM	#3
bjack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 17	Re: Changing out rear break pads Thanks Jeff....that confirms my suspicion. I'll hunt down one of those tools!

01-03-2006, 11:53 AM	#4
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Re: Changing out rear break pads ditto...(jeff) __________________ 2003 GT White---STOLEN May you burn in hell whoever took it. Dumbazz didn't even get the good engine that was in the garage.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Changing Rear End Gears...HELP	bigdaddy999	Windsor Power	4	08-08-2005 06:34 AM
Changing rear brakes on 95 v6 problem	Red_94Formula	Small Ponies	0	05-12-2004 06:01 PM
Rear brake blocks before front break	nielsmobers	Classic Mustangs	3	10-06-2003 02:26 PM
want rear disk without changing overall length of rear....please help!!!	dragstang86	Windsor Power	1	07-31-2003 06:32 PM
changing a rear end	ragtop5point0	Windsor Power	7	02-06-2003 01:37 PM