The piston retracts by turning it back in. You will need a Disc Brake Pad Spreader (Part Number: 648412) and a Disc Brake Piston Tool (Part Number: 648410) found at Advance Auto Parts. The Brake Piston Tool looks like a Rubik cube. Simply line up the knobs into the piston slots and place the disc brake pad spreader between the caliper and brake piston tool. Apply slight pressure on the piston via the pad spreader and turn the brake piston tool with a screw driver while continuing to apply pressure on the brake piston tool. From what I have read they could retracted by turning either clockwise or counterclockwise.
a special scanner called a v.a.g. has to be used to retract the electronic e brake system, and will also retract caliper piston..DO NOT TRY WITH OUT TOOL !!!!!
You have to use a special tool to turn the piston in clockwise. The tool has two pins which match the two recess holes on the piston. Since the caliper is also the emergency brake you cannot just c clamp the piston back into the caliper bore. you should be able to rent the tool at your local autozone or autoparts store.
Each of the calipers is held in place by two bolts. Remove the bolts and then the caliper. If necessary you may need to retract the caliper piston using a screwdriver or large C-clamp.
To push the piston back on the rear caliper of a 2005 Mercury Montego, you'll need to use a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp. First, ensure you have removed the caliper from the bracket and unhooked the brake line if necessary. Then, place the tool or C-clamp over the caliper piston and the back of the caliper, and gently compress the piston back into the caliper housing. Make sure to check the brake fluid reservoir and remove some fluid if necessary to prevent overflow during this process.
To remove the front brake caliper from a 2005 Dodge Caravan, you typically use a 13mm or 15mm socket wrench to unscrew the caliper mounting bolts. A ratchet and extension may be helpful for better reach. Make sure to also have a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp on hand to retract the caliper piston if necessary. Always ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported before starting the repair.
To replace the rear brake pads on a 2005 Ford Freestar, first ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported on jack stands. Remove the rear wheel and then the caliper bolts to access the brake pads. Slide the caliper off and replace the old pads with new ones, making sure to compress the caliper piston using a C-clamp if necessary. Finally, reattach the caliper, reinstall the wheel, and lower the vehicle.
you have to turn the piston like a bolt
A 10mm wrench is used on most Freestars, but a few have 12mm.
To push the piston back in the rear caliper of a 2005 Ford Freestyle, first, ensure the brake fluid reservoir cap is removed to prevent pressure buildup. Use a brake caliper tool or a C-clamp to slowly compress the piston back into the caliper housing, being cautious not to damage the piston or seals. If the caliper has an integrated parking brake mechanism, you may need to rotate the piston while pushing it in. Finally, check the brake fluid level and replace the reservoir cap.
Take the cap off of the brake fluid resevoir( this will prevent damage when retracting the caliper piston) Loosen the lug nuts Raise and support vehicle Remove wheels Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Slide rotor off center hub Use a "C" clamp to fully retract piston into caliper body Install new rotor Install new inner and outer barke pads Re-install caliper PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE
Use a screwdriver between caliper and front of piston to squeeze piston back, remove caliper via two bolts on rear inside of caliper. Slide caliper away from rotor and support to ensure you don't damage the hyd. hose. Remove pads from caliper, fit new ones same way. re-fit caliper.
with a c clamp. put a block of wood or your old pad over the piston and tighten with clamp.