2002 Ford Focus how to change rear brake pads

2002 FORD FOCUS
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WARRENMILLER
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i have bought caliper piston adjuster tool but still cant get piston to go back what am I doing wrong
May 12, 2009 at 2:26 PM
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ZACKMAN
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There is nothing secretive or hard about using the piston tool. Unless there is something faulty/defective with the caliper assembly. Try this. Slightly loosen the bleeder valve, and try twisting the piston again. If that still doesn't work, you may need to replace that caliper.


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Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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