How do I get the E-Brake Spring back on the caliper? I had to take it off to get to the caliper bolt but its a nightmare to put back on....any help would be amazing at this point...
E-Brake Spring on Caliper
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I think the one time I took it off I used a big pair of channel locks to get it back on. And a few colorful words.
What bolt did you need to get to? They should all be accessible with the spring in place.
What bolt did you need to get to? They should all be accessible with the spring in place.
top caliper bolt 12mm...it was stuck on pretty good and wouldnt budge...thats why the spring was removed...i believe theres a special spring compressor tool or something...so far none of my methods have worked
I'm sure Ford has a tool just for this purpose. But it is possible without it.
Found this
Emergency/Parking Brake Spring Compressor?
Any tips on how to get my emergency brake spring back on the rear caliper?
Don't know whether it will help.
Zip ties seem kinda weak...I might use worm gear clamps, but I haven't looked at the size of the spring.
I did this method to put my H&R race springs in...8 long clamps per spring....very dangerous...and never again..I cut the bands with tin snips.
Emergency/Parking Brake Spring Compressor?
Any tips on how to get my emergency brake spring back on the rear caliper?
Don't know whether it will help.
Zip ties seem kinda weak...I might use worm gear clamps, but I haven't looked at the size of the spring.
I did this method to put my H&R race springs in...8 long clamps per spring....very dangerous...and never again..I cut the bands with tin snips.
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Channel locks, big screwdriver and a lot of 4 letter words.
Compress the e-brake spring in a vice and use steel zip ties to hold it.
For coil springs: Spring Installation Tool, Front Control Arm, 1979-2004 Mustang
For coil springs: Spring Installation Tool, Front Control Arm, 1979-2004 Mustang
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