Replacing the brake pads on my 2007 ford freestyle

2007 FORD FREESTYLE
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE HOOVER
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when I tried to replace the rear brake pads on my 2007 ford Freestlye,the piston pushed out and not allowing the re compression. What can I do
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The rear piston has to be retracted by pushing aginst it and turning it clockwise.
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Nov 28, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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DAVE HOOVER
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Thank you, I have finished the job.
Nov 28, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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