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Rear Brake Pad Swap Help!

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Anyone familiar with the rear brakes on 96 and up GTs/Cobras? I am going to swap out the pads Saturday so I was just looking for some advice or tips. I have never done a brake pad install before so this will be a first. I will have a couple friends over to help, but just wanted to get some tips first. I believe a special tool is needed to push and turn in the piston (I guess needle nose pliers will work fine too). Anyone care to explain the install process?? Thanks!

Bryan
 

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I ran a quick search over on Corral and found the following thread:

rear brake tech
 

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Thank You!!!
 
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You'll notice that different people used different tools to push the pads calipers apart. I would definitely recommend the RIGHT tool, not needle nose pliers, and NOT something that "will work" (if you grind down the ears, etc.). It will make your life a lot better (ask me how I know!)
 
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