Compress Caliper for 2013 Ford Explorer 2WD Rear Brakes

I show how to compress the caliper on a 2013 Ford Explorer 2WD Rear Brakes.

[@boebradley867]

You're one of the first guys that actually showed the proper way to use that tool you can do it with a pair of channel locks and oil filter pliers are all kinds of different things but get the tool don't be a tight wad, just learn how to use it and it makes it simple as abc. Thank you...

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@warriorsavior]

Hi, nice video. I have a very similar caliper on a 2011 Taurus SHO and I took off the parking brake spring on the back. I’m having a hard time putting it back on and I want to know if there’s a special tool to do this?

[@davidcrane197]

Thanks for the video. I went to AutoZone and picked up the tool with their loan program had the rear brakes on our Explorer done quickly.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@supr4rce]

It’s much easier to re-attach the calliper to the calliper mount loosely (with the rotor removed) and screw the piston back down. That way you’re not struggling to hold it or risk accidentally pulling a brake hose.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@yanwu1918]

Thank you for the tip. It's much easier to push after having it mounted and WD40 soaked. Thank you Justin for the video!

[@aaronpowell4885]

Thanks for sharing👍 I was confused why my c clamp wouldn't compress the piston 🤔 and figured the notches must be there for a special tool, sure nuff! I was able to get them compressed with a c-clamp and channel locks to turn.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@mattvincelli3731]

Is this only for the rear brake with the handbrake wire? Front brakes can just use a C-clamp or whatever?

[@eloygarrido8681]

Correct, this is just for the rear brake calipers

[@machucast]

just did this, but forgot to check the triangle marks to see if they where up and down before i put everything back together, big deal? or can i let it be?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I don't konw. It might just align itself and even if it doesn't, I don't know what impact that will have.

[@machucast]

@@becausestuffbreaks i ended up taking it all apart again, i blame my ocdness.... but i figured it out, on the back of the brake pads theres a little nub sticking out, the nub is what slides into that triangular cut in the piston, if it is not aligned the nub would not let the piston sit flat on the back of the pad, so it will cause uneven wear or possibly other issues.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

@@machucast yes, that sounds correct. Glad you took it all apart and got it lined up. Thanks for watching!

[@g.medina3717]

Do i need to remove the Brake Reservoir cap before I start the process?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I didn't, but that might help

[@williamharpjr.4595]

Is this for all Ford explorer

[@becausestuffbreaks]

No clue, but I assume so

[@Dan-wh7ey]

I can’t get the caliper to twist clockwise. 2013 Ford Fusion. Dealer says I need a new caliper any suggestions?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

If it's stuck and won't retract, then the only option is a new caliper. You can try spraying some WD40 on it and let it sit for a while to try and brake it loose.

[@TheLuis7775641]

Muchas gracias amigo, me ayudo mucho después de batallar dos horas Thank you God bless you.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! God bless you too!

[@simssimms6522]

I tried needle nose as people say works and nope not for me couldn't get it to turn at all. Time to try this tool.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Let me know if it works. Maybe spray it with some WD40.

[@250zxSkeeter]

You do not need to Crack the bleed. Just open top of reservoir. This adds more work and spill to clean up.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I don't think there's a direct path to the reservoir.

[@williamharpjr.4595]

Whats that tool called

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Service Tool Kit

[@jonatanestrada811]

Where you buy or rent the wrench?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

AutoZone is where I went

[@danielguzman8346]

Do i need to bleed out my brake system?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Only if you open the brake line or think you have air in the system. If you think you need to, just do it to be safe.

[@danielguzman8346]

Thank you

[@JIRAFA80]

Thank you for the video.

[@the_stixXx]

Ended up doing it with a c clamp and channel locks

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I like your resourcefulness

[@doubledown4617]

I used a spanner tool that came with my angle grinder

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome tip. Thanks for watching!

[@zachpackard]

Appreciate you

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks

[@tprice714]

Channel Lock Pliers Yes Channel Locks

[@irid66]

Easy? Looks like he is struggling a bit

[@glennbuchanan5780]

Shouldn't be that hard that break caliper may be locking up.

[@glennbuchanan5780]

I just did that job today a pair of channel lock worked better than that tool.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@Blacknstraight]

How did you do it? I’ve got channel locks but it’s not compressing.

[@Blacknstraight]

I used a wood clamp and channel locks. Pain in the butt doing that one hand and holding the caliper in the other, but I refuse to buy specialty tools for parts that are designed to wear out.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

@@Blacknstraight I just borrowed the tool from AutoZone. They make you pay up front for the tool but refund the money when it's returned.

[@debbieal3443]

Better be careful with Channel Locks, if you bite on the boot, you're gonna have problems...I changed brakes the other day with the pliers; was careful and when I came in, I ordered the tool on Amazon. Price was under $25.00 delivered to me. Next time, I'll have it.

[@rodrigo1280]

Hard for you to do just put the caliper back and push it in that’s it

[@eachurban7507]

The front one no problem but the rear I tried to push it down even with other tools, I ended up getting compression tool

[@AnthonyGman]

That’s what I did worked fine. Fuck doing it this way lol

[@the_stixXx]

Stupid unnecessary system.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Engineers doing what they do best. Making something functional but not practical.