2005 mustang rear brakes

[lorakew]

Yesterday i was changing a friend's rear brake pads on a 2005 mustang.

i had problems compressing the caliper. It doesn't use the typical caliper compressor to make room for the new pads. Instead, it uses a caliper that needs to be turned clockwise.

I had a hard time finding a part/tool to compress the caliper. I went to NAPA and bought a "disc brake piston tool" Part #3163 which is a metal cube that fits onto a ratchet. None of the sides of the cube fit the caliper design, because they were not wide enough.

I know there are kits out there but they cost upwards $70.00. Are there any cheaper alternatives to use on this '05 mustang instead of paying the dealer $100?

[rhandwor]

Go to http://www.ebay.com/ Look at item 380108697897
Its not Snap On quality but should do your own vehicles and a few friends also.
If your to late search rear brake disk tool.

[lorakew]

i ended up buying the same kit from harbor freight for under $30. good price for something guaranteed to work. i'll post back to let you know how it went.

[brettstgermain]

lmfao i had the same issue with my car.. and i ended up opening the bleeder and using a pair of channel locks..lol bad idea...although it worked i had to bleed them afterwords. i too bought thr cube universal adapter for the ratchet.. i looked @ it and found 1 side that had 4 nubs on it and i took and cut 2 off to make it fit and work...ive used it a few times and have no problems using it that way. and only cost me less than 10 bucks.