Rear brake caliper stuck

SPUNKY429

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FORD ESCORT

I'm replacing rear brake pads and can't get brake caliper puck to go in so I can replace the pad's! HELP!

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 AT 9:04 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Depending on the year and model there are different methods of retracting the piston, they don't push back but screw back, advise year and model for more information.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 AT 3:28 AM

SPUNKY429

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It's a 1995 Ford Escort GT 1.8

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Thursday, November 29th, 2007 AT 2:19 PM

MHPAUTOS

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You have to wind the piston back with an Allan key. Turning anti clock wise you might need a little pressure on the piston just in case it is tight (just fingers no tools). When wound back and pads fitted /caliper re installed, Turn adjuster clock wise until pads touch rotor and back off 1/3 turn, make sure that the brakes are not binding as well.

Sorry about the delay I had trouble accessing the database.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, November 30th, 2007 AT 1:32 AM