Hey, I've got a major problem with the drivers side rear rotor and brake pads (talk about some bad grooves, this rotor is toast)... I haven't a clue as to how to get the rear rotor off... I have a '66 coupe, and it has rear drums - so no experience with the rear rotors. Can anyone explain how to get those off?
And my car was in an accident, I lost control in the rain and the rear swung around and hit the curb. Needless to say, the pass side tire snapped off (axle actually) and the car ended up sitting on the tire/rim (right under the gas tank)
okay, to the point - they gave me a refurbished rear end assembly - and I went to try and change the brake pads, but I could not press in the caliper all the way or something - i was short by about 1/2" - 3/4" in being able to put on the rear brake pads. Are all 8.8" rears the same? (as far as brake pads are concerned?) I don't know if they put a Mustang rear end in there or not... Would that cause me to not be able to put the brake pads on? I'm figuring either that, or I need to go to Ford and get the compressor tool for the rear piston/caliper. I tried to buy a tool at Advance auto parts, was a universal unit but the two points were not wide enough. So, I had to use a C-clamp on the piston... Any suggestions?
And my car was in an accident, I lost control in the rain and the rear swung around and hit the curb. Needless to say, the pass side tire snapped off (axle actually) and the car ended up sitting on the tire/rim (right under the gas tank)
okay, to the point - they gave me a refurbished rear end assembly - and I went to try and change the brake pads, but I could not press in the caliper all the way or something - i was short by about 1/2" - 3/4" in being able to put on the rear brake pads. Are all 8.8" rears the same? (as far as brake pads are concerned?) I don't know if they put a Mustang rear end in there or not... Would that cause me to not be able to put the brake pads on? I'm figuring either that, or I need to go to Ford and get the compressor tool for the rear piston/caliper. I tried to buy a tool at Advance auto parts, was a universal unit but the two points were not wide enough. So, I had to use a C-clamp on the piston... Any suggestions?