New Brakes, question.

[ModernSVO]

I've don't brakes before, mostly single piston type or the f-150 2 pistions on one side.
How does one push the 4 pistons back in the unit at once. I'd assume doing one side with a "c" clamp would just push the other two out of their bores. What do you use. I'm sure there is a tool for this.
I just don't know what search words to use to get a list of what I need on a search engine or tool search.
Thanks.

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[robvas]

You might be able to just slide the new pads in. Otherwise just use a c clamp on the old brake pad to push each side in one at a time.

There are brake job vides on Youtube if you want to watch the whole thing before you do it.

 

[Sparky1337]

Grab one of these from Harbor Freight and save yourself the frustration.

https://www.harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-11-piece-63264.html

 

[Lbj]

I just did my breaks on my 2019 GT and I had to turn the pistons clock wises to get to go in they don't push in

 

[Yorkshire_OH]

I just did my breaks on my 2019 GT and I had to turn the pistons clock wises to get to go in they don't push in

Whilst I've not done it on my Mustang, isn't it just the rears that need to be screwed back in?

 

[JTM88]

I used on of these for the front calipers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GLQCKA?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Then for the rear I rented the brake caliper tool from AutoZone as usual. As much as I love buying new tools if I can use it for free whenever I want I'm going with that option.

 

[Lbj]

Yes the back ...I have gotten to the front yet . I left for vacation

 

[GTP]

I use this. Works great.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/116598049953

 

[ironsurvivor]

I use this. Works great.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/116598049953

Used that on multiple cars and they work well.

 

[SVO MkII]

For the front, just use a wide blade screw driver and insert it between the old pad and the rotor and push the pad back, compressing the pistons back into the caliper. Then remove the old pads and slide in the new ones. I've done this trackside, takes 15-20 min (assuming the brakes are cool!).

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