Rear brakes

2005 FORD FREESTYLE
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIEFF
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I am changing rear brakes how do I get piston to retract?
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:59 AM
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DAVE H
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NOTE:The LH caliper piston turns clockwise and the RH caliper piston turns counterclockwise


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Jan 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok you have what it know as a ratcheting caliper. Meaning that the e-brake is incorperated in the caliper. A screw is turned as you pull the ebake to set it. Now if you look at the piston there should be marks in it where a tool will fit (the tool is a square block that allow's you to turn the piston). You need to get this tool and turn the piston and then push it in and turn it and squeeze it and repeat till it collapsed to put it back together. Now when you are done you will push the brake pedal (not all the way to the floor) till you get brake pressure and then use the e-brake to adjust it from there by holding and pulling and releasing around 10 times or so. Thats it done. Here is a pic of the tool


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Jan 28, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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