Any trick to getting the pads on the with the retractor spring in place? The thing is so tight I can't spread the pads apart.
Does the axle have to come out or something??? I can not for the life of me stretch the springs enough so that both pads fall into place. I just have the 1 rear retractor spring on. Maybe I'm just not strong enough
If you want trouble free e-brakes just do away with OEM e-brakes and put a set of Mustang Calipers on. The Calipers are attached to the brake cables and are adjusted at the same time you adjust the brake pads with a special tool. This is what I did and it works like a charm. Also, its a direct bolt on.
Sorry to bring this up but what year mustang rear calipers bolt on direct?
Thanks in advance.
These brakes do wear out. I just replaced mine at 170000 miles because they were cracked and chipped off in places..This wasnt due to use but because of the heat that builds up in there.. Everyone should check these when replacing your rear brakes to do a thorough job.
JMO.
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Does anyone know what Mustang rear brake Calipers bolt directly in. To a Explorer 95/01 or Mountaineer 97. Just curious to know cause I have rear e brake issue on my 97 Mountaineer, and wouldn't mind doing the switch to these calipers.
Thanks in advance..
The last spring (there are three) is very difficult to get on using pliers even if you have a buddy to help out. I used a coat hanger to tension the spring and my buddy used a screwdriver/pliers to get everything in place. Here are pics of the technique, I hope it helps someone:
Bdriver000, thank for the writeup even though it was five years ago. I wouldn't have attempted this without your writeup.
The last spring (there are three) is very difficult to get on using pliers even if you have a buddy to help out. I used a coat hanger to tension the spring and my buddy used a screwdriver/pliers to get everything in place. Here are pics of the technique, I hope it helps someone:
Bdriver000, thank for the writeup even though it was five years ago. I wouldn't have attempted this without your writeup.
Regular pliers would never cut it. Because they were vice grips, I could first concentrate getting a lock on the spring, then focused on extending the spring and aligning it's hook into the slot. Btw, the are the old style Vice Grips, STILL MADE IN AMERICA!