Ford wrench---I need help

[low_rider1979]

2007 Ford 500.  How do you compress the caliper piston on the rear brakes?  I thought I had it back and started putting  the pads in, now I can't get them out as I can open the caliper wide enough?
Sorry I know how people feel about the Off Topics, but I am stuck.
Thanks

[specialx1]

not postive but dont the caliper pistons actually actually have to be turned back in not compressed like the old days,and no i ant sure bout that or the direcion you need to turn em to make em go back, but i wouldnt try clamping them to get em back till ya know for sure,, ya not much help but hopefully someone will chime in who knows for sure!
Specialx1

[Haylee]

low_rider, don't worry about if others don't like the off topics. You have a legitimate question you need help with and if they don't like it, they don't have to read it, just move on.  Hope you get the help you need 

[harleyjt]

As I recall, the Ford rear calipers need a special tool to turn them back down as stated above.  This is due to the design of the parking brake.
jt

[r1mcdonald]

yes as stated you must turn the caliper back in.one is clockwise and on is counter.look carfully at the caliper as if i remember correctly there are arrows showing which way to turn the piston

[02roadcling]

Yep, its a bummer. I bought a Mustang that some screwball forced in and the brakes were all cockeyed and tore up the rear rotor. Needed a new set for 1 side.

[Mike52]

Jim, most decent auto parts stores have the special tool to ratchet the rear caliper pistons. I experienced the same thing on my Taurus SHO.

Mike

[L-]

Try this:  http://www.justanswer.com/?r=ppc|ga|1|General+%2D+JustAnswer|JustAnswer%2Ecom&JPKW=just%20answer&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=1914384873&JPAF=txt&JPCD=20090212-1&JPRC=1&gclid=CIHdyKz6950CFR4UagodWwilqQ

No matter what you need you will get an answer to your problem and then you won't  have to feel guilty about OT's here. There better sites for specific problems.

L-

[low_rider1979]

Mike
I rented a set from Autozone, the problem is I can't get the jacking plate and the tool inside the caliper.  There is only one jacking plate in the tool kit.  It should be so simple, it's just a matter of space.  Did you find any tricks to getting it inside?
Thanks

[Mike52]

Jim, the SHO was easy, sorry you're having such a hard time.

Mike

[low_rider1979]

  I thought because I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express I could do anything.  Thanks 

[02roadcling]

You can get a cheap multi tool that is a small cube, fits on a ratchet. Even its about 40 and after a few times they are shot. I'd try to make something from the scrap pile and jamb it inside.

[L-]

I talked to a master mechanic about this.  It is like the others are saying.  You need the correct tool to turn them in. Both calipers should turn clockwise to retract them back in.  If the piston was too far out you may have a hard time getting it to go back in. At least that is the way it is on a 2006.  Is your parking brake on?

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[r1mcdonald]

just so were clear one is clockwise an one is counter

Installation

NOTE: The LH caliper piston turns clockwise and the RH caliper piston turns counterclockwise.

Using the special tool, compress the brake caliper piston into its cylinder.

this is right from the service manual

[low_rider1979]

r1, so is there a unique tool for Ford?  I don't see how I can go cclockwise with a tool that will jack in a single direction.  I have asked at Autozone if they have another tool, they don't just the kit.  I do have the piston out to the max now.
thanks

[r1mcdonald]

yes there is a special tool from ford but is a joke to use.i have a mac tool that works well(not sure  of #,its at work) but is not the latest.the ford tool is just a t handle that turns the piston but can slip off the piston quite easily.

[r1mcdonald]

hope this pictue links
Special Tool(s)  Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
well the picture wont link but as stated it is a simple t handle. maybe it is attached now.

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[low_rider1979]

Thanks for your help.  I finally did win. i went to the website of the kit MFR, they had more information than what is included with the kit.
Again, thanks for the help.