What is the tool called that helps me adjust the brake pistons for my 1999...

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locochriz1

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...ford mustang gt? I am trying to do my break on my own for the 1st time and i believe i know how based on watching a friend do it for me in the past many times. i just can not recall what this part is that fits into the break pistons and you can twist the piston clockwise or counterclockwise to make the caliper and pads fit back on the rotor. i'd like to goto autozone and purchase this peice or tool so i would like to address it properly.
ALSO DO IS THIS TOOL USEFUL ON BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OR JUST BACK?
 
I use a "C" clamp. Most are metal and it will need a 5 or 6 " opening. Before inserting the threaded end with the flex pad, be sure to remove some of the fluid from the master cylinder because when you press the piston back into the caliper housing - fluid will be forced back up into the master cylinder and cause overflow. A new clean plastic turkey baster works fine to draw fluid out.

Remember -- Do not contact any of the brake parts if you have oil on your hands. Your hands must be clean when handling brake fluid or touch any interior brake system seals or parts.
 
u really dont have to have that tool,i cant recall the name either,but u can use a c clamp and it would work just as good and the tool will.i do it all the time with brake jobs.
 
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