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95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement technique #1578635 05/25/06 07:33 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 1 1995contourv6 OP New CEG\'er
OP 1995contourv6 New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Can someone tell me how you change the rear brake pads on a 95 contour? I originally tried to push the piston in as in most cars but then found out you should screw it in using a special tool attachment. When I tried to use the tool attachement the piston would screw in very little, not enough to allow the new pads to fit in the caliper. Is there a special techinque to screw the piston in? Is it possible the pistons froze and need calipers to be replaced? If that was the case would the rear brakes still work or does a frozen pistion mean it won't work at all or can it be frozen only in one direction? Thank you for any advice, I hate to take it to a shop where I'll be charged an arm and a leg if I need to have calipers replaced, etc.

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement technique #1578636 05/25/06 08:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher... H Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er
Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er H Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher...	I have always used a pair of needle nose pliers. Push and turn at the same time - you should be able to get it in more than deep enough to get the pads on. Are you opening the bleeder screw on the caliper? It works best if you do so. '98 SVT Red/midnight blue - a few mods E0 wheels for sale - PM me

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement technique #1578637 05/25/06 08:15 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 1 1995contourv6 OP New CEG\'er
OP 1995contourv6 New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	I actually bought that little tool that you add to the rachet to make it turn. I tried to loosen the nipple and it didn't help any. It is possible that the piston is locked/frozen up but then it would be unusual for both rear calipers to be locked up. One side was considerably more worn then the other (one to the metal). I'm not sure how much pressure i should be putting on it as i'm screwing it in. It just turns and doesn't move.

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement technique #1578638 05/25/06 08:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher... H Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er
Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er H Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher...	You have to use some force while pushing it in - as you have found spinning it by itself doesn't get it. Try pushing harder. '98 SVT Red/midnight blue - a few mods E0 wheels for sale - PM me

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578639 05/26/06 02:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 286 Westland, MI K kipsvt98 CEG\'er
kipsvt98 CEG\'er K Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 286 Westland, MI	Originally posted by Hdbngr8: Are you opening the bleeder screw on the caliper? It works best if you do so. I agree, you need to open the bleeder screw while trying to compress the piston. Otherwise the thing won't move....at least not too far. Kip 98 CSVT Black/Midnight Blue

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578640 05/26/06 06:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	Originally posted by kipsvt98: Originally posted by Hdbngr8: Are you opening the bleeder screw on the caliper? It works best if you do so. I agree, you need to open the bleeder screw while trying to compress the piston. Otherwise the thing won't move....at least not too far. BS - you do NOT need to loosen the bleed screw to depress the rear pistons! That is NOT the correct way of doing it. 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578641 05/26/06 07:57 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada P Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Originally posted by Stazi: Originally posted by kipsvt98: Originally posted by Hdbngr8: Are you opening the bleeder screw on the caliper? It works best if you do so. I agree, you need to open the bleeder screw while trying to compress the piston. Otherwise the thing won't move....at least not too far. BS - you do NOT need to loosen the bleed screw to depress the rear pistons! That is NOT the correct way of doing it. +1 98 Silver Frost SVT 97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed "Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future" "A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578642 05/26/06 10:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ E eepals_dup1 CEG\'er
eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	If he has ABS brakes, I would definitely open the bleeders, it's not good to force dirty brake fluid back up to the HCU. Plus it's the perfect time to bleed the brakes.

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578643 05/27/06 01:38 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher... H Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er
Hdbngr8 Veteran CEG\'er H Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 540 At a baseball game....somewher...	Enlighten me please - I know you know your $hit Stazi, but you're going to need one good story to sell me on this one. Last edited by Hdbngr8; 05/27/06 01:47 AM. '98 SVT Red/midnight blue - a few mods E0 wheels for sale - PM me

Re: 95 Contour Rear Brake Pad replacement techniqu #1578644 05/27/06 04:52 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia K Kremithefrog I have no life
Kremithefrog I have no life K Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia	Never seen, heard, or have open the bleeders to change brake pads. It doesn't hurt a thing. What kinda story do you need? 98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15

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