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2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR
56,000 MILES • 6 CYL
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IMSCREAMING
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how to change rear brake pads can not get calipers to retract to accommodate new brake pads. Have tried using a C clamp
Mar 26, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Thde rear calipers have the parking brake built into them and the pistons have to be threaded back in while applying pressure. they make a number of different tools for doing this.
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Mar 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The rear calipers have the parking brake built into them and the pistons have to be threaded back in while applying pressure. They make a number of different tools for doing this.
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Mar 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM