A brake job before I Move

STEVEEVANS

MEMBER
2007 LINCOLN MKZ
126,000 MILES

I've done a brake job before I just moved and I don't have my tools yet, what do I need to do a brake job. I know I have to get the tool to push in the piston. Thank you.

Friday, May 31st, 2013 AT 12:13 PM

1 Reply

DANNY L

MECHANIC
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested including piston compression tool needed. Here is a tutorial on how to remove and replace rear brake pads and rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Here is a YouTube video from our site on how to compress the rear caliper piston when performing a rear brake job:

https://youtu.be/j8YwfSKEzZo

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the brake pads and rotors on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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