• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Replacing Pads/painting Calipers

  • Thread starter Thread starter txredgt
  • Start date Start date Jul 21, 2012

txredgt

10 Year Member
Oct 26, 2009
1,343
33
69
Jul 21, 2012
#1
  • Jul 21, 2012
  • #1
Alright fellas stupid question time. I have done this a few times and I really don't have any questions in regards to how to do it (the basics at least), but it seems like everytime I try to collapse the pistons back when reinstalling the new pads I always seem to scratch/remove paint from the calipers after I paint them. I have contemplated painting the calipers mystic but this would just be a waste if I would scratch them after they are painted.

Any tips/tricks to collapse the pistons and reinstalling the pads without removing paint? Usually I just turn to a C clamp to collapse the pistons btw.
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 21, 2012
#2
  • Jul 21, 2012
  • #2
Fold a shop rag over a few times and place between the c-clamp and caliper.
 

txredgt

10 Year Member
Oct 26, 2009
1,343
33
69
Jul 21, 2012
#3
  • Jul 21, 2012
  • #3
BurningRubber said:
Fold a shop rag over a few times and place between the c-clamp and caliper.
Click to expand...

Not a bad idea either. I actually was over on SVTP looking for this and they had a solid idea; use the old pads with them turned backwards with the 'grip' area towards the pistons and then use the tools that auto supply places have. I have never had good luck with those things but this seems to make alot of sense as it will evenly distribue the pressure to both and not just 1 at each time. I'll be trying this soon as my rear brakes are locked up im pretty sure and the fronts arn't in much better shape.
 

98gtDan

Member
Feb 7, 2012
48
0
6
texas
Jul 22, 2012
#4
  • Jul 22, 2012
  • #4
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...26l5?itemIdentifier=141493&_requestid=2536146
 
K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?
10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
4,749
95
134
Jul 22, 2012
#5
  • Jul 22, 2012
  • #5
You should paint the rotor hats while you are in there. You can also remove the wheel well liners for cleaning and painting.
 

JhMustangGT03

Member
Jan 4, 2012
57
4
18
Louisville, KY
Jul 23, 2012
#6
  • Jul 23, 2012
  • #6
i use this. rubber pads = no scratches
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

9
Brakes Rear brakes feel stuck after replacing pads and rotors
  • 99stanggtvinx
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
514
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Sep 1, 2024
nickyb
R
Brake Master Cylinder replacement steps for 2016 S550?
  • Reybeast
  • Dec 16, 2024
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
1
Views
505
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Dec 21, 2024
89ripper
T
What's it Worth? 2002 GT conv/auto
  • tonydetesta
  • Jan 7, 2026
  • What is it Worth?!?!?
Replies
3
Views
619
What is it Worth?!?!? Jan 21, 2026
Mustang5L5
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 95 GT/Saleen Supercharged 331 install
  • from6to8
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
799
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
For Sale 2000 GT Conv 4.6 block, heads lots of misc engine parts all removed,degreased, cleaned and inspected.
  • Tods Hot Rods
  • Sep 17, 2024
  • Engine and Power Adder Parts
Replies
3
Views
648
Engine and Power Adder Parts Sep 19, 2024
Tods Hot Rods
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?