2002 Ford Focus how to change rear brake pads

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WARRENMILLER
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i have bought caliper piston adjuster tool but still cant get piston to go back what am I doing wrong
May 12, 2009 at 9:26 PM
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ZACKMAN
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_rearbrakepiston_1.jpg

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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_648410_5.jpg

There is nothing secretive or hard about using the piston tool. Unless there is something faulty/defective with the caliper assembly. Try this. Slightly loosen the bleeder valve, and try twisting the piston again. If that still doesn't work, you may need to replace that caliper.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_02focuscaliper_1.jpg

Mar 15, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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