I just use a C clamp and a flat piece of metal or even plastic or wood if I had to but that works fine. I make sure to put a bit of oil in the socket pivot so it free spins around easily and won't cause drag to the solid part and I put a rag to not scratch. Has always worked like a charm.
Caliper piston push back tool?
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For one that don't screw in, why not a C-clamp and old pad. Everyone has a large C-clamp. Do we really need a tool?
I use a clamp also, OP asked about windback tool.
The kits like the ones pictured in this thread are often under $20 on Amazon. They all look pretty much identical except the color of the case.
The one I bought worked well on the RAV4 I did a couple of months ago. The ratcheting one would’ve been quicker but these kits are more versatile.
If you don’t need to wind the piston, you just select the combo of discs that allows the pins to spin freely.
rats! I don’t have a pic of it in action, but here it is in the background for proof of purchase.
The one I bought worked well on the RAV4 I did a couple of months ago. The ratcheting one would’ve been quicker but these kits are more versatile.
If you don’t need to wind the piston, you just select the combo of discs that allows the pins to spin freely.
rats! I don’t have a pic of it in action, but here it is in the background for proof of purchase.
Tool?!
I grab the floating caliper and pull it against the puck while the brakes are still together.
If it doesn't retract you have problems. Takes about 5-7 seconds to bleed back into the MC.
Some people jam a screwdriver in the caliper window and pry it back.
I never serviced screw/rotating type disc brakes, so i cant talk about those.
-Ken
Again, those type calipers need tools, and thats what the OP asked.
Exactly
Thank You sir
I bought a cheap one for Hondas. Think it went on a ratchet. Can't remember. Just know you don't want to push one that needs turning (like some Hondas) or bad things can happen, they say ..
Thanks for the heads up; ordered one for myself and one for work. My boss reimbursed me for both for my $600 tool allowance. What else do I need now?
Some people rather be cheap and live with the frustration of using an inferior tool.
I loved my universal kit... lended it to one of my friends many times after he was cussing using the cube tool
The cheap cube I have is too small for my 2015 Caravan. I need to buy a set, but I'll wait a while to pick one up.
They won't compress in is how I usually know.
I've never used any tool in particular for this. Just a good C-clamp or Chanel Locks(opened wide) or even a large screwdriver(if changing the pads anyway). Just put the screwdriver in while the pads are in place before lifting up the caliper and PRY/push-back the piston!
Or if they're the turn-in type of pistons, I've only used a pair of needle nose pliers of proportional size and the good strong grip of my own hands.
Or if they're the turn-in type of pistons, I've only used a pair of needle nose pliers of proportional size and the good strong grip of my own hands.
