a brake job before I move

2007 LINCOLN MKZ
126,000 MILES
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STEVEEVANS
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I've done a brake job before I just moved and i don't have my tools yet, what do i need to do a brake job. i know i have to get the tool to push in the piston. Thank you.
May 31, 2013 at 5:13 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested including piston compression tool needed. Here is a tutorial on how to remove and replace rear brake pads and rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Here is a YouTube video from our site on how to compress the rear caliper piston when performing a rear brake job:

https://youtu.be/j8YwfSKEzZo

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the brake pads and rotors on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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