Rear Brake Caliper tool?

[Bullitt 2496]

Does anyone know where to find the tool to compress the rear brake calipers on a 2001 Mustang Bullitt (It has cobra brakes)

 

[B C]

I think almost any autoparts store will have one. They are pretty generic. I had to grind down 2 of the corners quite a bit to make it fit correctly.

 

[merc123]

Could always use needle nose pliers to turn em or C clamps to compress em.

 

[GT98SVO]

Yea, it is like 5$ at Napa for generic one. I think 50$ for the Ford specific part. I just twisted mine in with a pair of channel locks.

 

[XTONKAX]

I'm not sure if the Cobra's calipers are the same as the GT's, but if so, a generic tool won't work. They have notches that have to be turned as they compress. You can rent the tool for free ($37 deposit) from AutoZone. PITB with needlenosed pliers.

 

[tangerine]

I wouldn't push them in with a pair of channel locks because you could damage the piston. just go rent the tool from autozone or something.

 

[Yellow01GT]

Autozone

 

[jfranci3]

$20 at Harbor Freight tools for the set

 

[merc123]

C CLAMPS! I'm telling you. I only did this on my own car.

 

[GT98SVO]

C CLAMPS! I'm telling you. I only did this on my own car.

C clamps won't work with these brakes. They have to be twisted.

Channel Locks was used in a pinch, the proper tool is the way to go.

 

[merc123]

needle nose pliers then That's what I used on the front..