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1999 Mercury Sable

Tiny
GREG MINER
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1999 Mercury Sable Front Wheel Drive

I'm having a hard time doing a rear brake pad replacement can't get the cylinder on the caliber to move I have a box like tool sold to do this but how do I get it to move
Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 4:42 PM

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Tiny
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Caliper piston must be properly retracted.
Using Piston Remover/Installer (T87P-2588-A), rotate piston clockwise until piston is fully seated.
Ensure one slot in piston face is positioned so it will engage nib on brake pad


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