Hero

so i forgot about the rear brakes. we were flushing all the fluids and swapping pads yesterday, and this is the only problem we ran into.

the rear brakes have that cross thingy adjustment on them. i don't remember what we used last time; if it was a certain tool i don't have it anymore.

anyone have it? or have a trick? or know what the tool costs? using the center part of a wrench isn't working cuz there's not enough hold or friction.

Mrfixit687

Needle nose pliers, and just twist the piston.

Hero

so keep that cross center piece thing still and twist the piston instead. that may work.

thanks!

Milc

Aite this is kinda ghetto but i got a skateboard nut and attatched it to that lil knob u use to hold down ur spair tire.then jus got a ratchet n socket and it worked like a charm. lol

ubise

just put the 3/8" extension (square shape) in the center of the cross, then twist it. or you can grab a tool (looks like the cube from transformer) for under $10 at any store.

first method worked better for me

ubise

oh didnt see that.

usually the end of extensions are more angular than that of the actual ratchet. worth to try.

Hero

thanks for the help guys. i like the creativity! haha!

chairmnofthboard

I made a couple on my CNC. But you're to far away.

Chris_Lum

a simple screwdriver always works. not too big and not too small. just lay it in and twist clockwise you don't usually have to twist it in too much. i've never owned the actual tool (or even used it) to do the rear brakes, just used a screwdriver.

chuhsi

i use my ratchet