2006 Ford Freestyle Brake problem

2006 FORD FREESTYLE
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KLHOWELL39
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Brakes problem
2006 Ford Freestyle 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 22,000 miles
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I am in the middle of doing my back brakes, I got the brakes on but can't seem to depress. Happening on both sides. Any idea what might be wrong
Jan 27, 2008 at 2:39 AM
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MERLIN2021
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By depress what do you mean?
Jan 27, 2008 at 2:41 AM
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DAVOM
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Do you mean that you got the old stuff off; but not the new on? We had the same problem until we rented a special tool at the local auto parts store that compresses the piece so you can put the new pads on and get them back over the rotor.
Jun 23, 2008 at 7:52 AM
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MERLIN2021
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yep, screws it back with pressure.
Jun 23, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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