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Old 10-24-2011, 05:36 AM
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Default Rear brake tool

I know the rear brake piston screws in and you have to buy a special tool. So I bought this little square box that goes on the end of a ratchet this works but it is such a pain in the ass to use. I am wondering if their is either a better tool or something is going wrong with my calipers as it is extremely hard to turn the piston and get it to go back in...

Here is the tool I currently use.


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I use the same thing....
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you can go to autozone or o'rilleys and rent a tool for free
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Big screwdriver

put the tip in and turn it like a man
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Originally Posted by unlewser
you can go to autozone or o'rilleys and rent a tool for free

Is the tool you rent different than the one I posted?
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yea. it pretty much tensions itself in the caliper and you spin the piston back in with a T bar. If that made sense at all....
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I just use the socket wrench with no price on the end. I think it's a 1/2 in that fits perfect, don't remember off hand.
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I use a big ass flat head screw driver. I call it Excalibur.
Old 10-24-2011, 05:21 PM
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the key is your supposed to push in with pressure as your turning. they at times can be tight for the first turn or 2. also have to make sure your dust boot doesn't hang up and to burp the air out of it if any. having a kit like this comes in handy. given im a mechanic for a living so i use mine often.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCO-REAR-D...item415c41abbf
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i also use a socket wrench with no socket


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