how do i depress the rear brake piston to replace pads

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CHARLESWPIXLEY
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2005 ford frestyle 3L V6 40000 rear brake pad change
Apr 25, 2007 at 1:52 PM
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if the emergency brake cable goes to the caliper, then you'll need a special tool to push and twist the piston in. if the cable goes to the backing plate then you can push the piston in with a c-clamp.
Apr 25, 2007 at 3:37 PM
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