Special; caliper compression tool.
I did a search on the above in Google and I found that Hummers, Mustangs, and some Nissian require "special" compression tool that turns while compressing. There may be others. It appears this is part of the parking brake system therefore doesn't apply to fronts. Here are two url's on the Hummer tool (I'm not recommending them for this application.):
http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...Mooretool.html http://www.bluehummer.com/rebrcacoto.html
At least two issues remain.
ColoradoMountianDriver identified one possible issue; does passenger side go counter-clockwise (which would require a second tool) ? This should be resolved before attempting as it could cause serious binding and probable damage if this is correct. This can be checked via Ford P/N's. If they are the same then the calipers would be identical. I looked at Motorcraft site and no listing, need to ask dealer parts guy. ColMtDr indicated a differnt arrow direction.
Another may be the thread pitch of the tool; ideally it should be the same otherwise binding may occure. Slippage can occure between the tool and the piston but this would not be a good approach given the force.
Searching the Mustang forum may give a clue also on this items.
I would like to know the manufacture/model number on the Freestyle caliper(s) if someone finds them.
I did read where someone on a Hummer used needle nose pliers into two notches on the piston to turn it. One person suggested PepBoy's for loaner.
BTW, I assume rears are not dual piston like the fronts. Right ?
