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Just added a new tool to my arsenal: Rear caliper piston retractor tool from Germanautoparts.com

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Old 10-09-2006, 09:37 AM
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And they refund your credit card when you bring it back. Nice
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Default I found an AutoZone with employees who actually care. $35 to borrow, every penny back when I return
it. Awesome-o.
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made by Astro Pneumatic, and it's a really well made tool. Plus it fits a variety of calipers...
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meh.. must say.. that thing looks cheap.. i'd be surprised if you didn't bend it after a few uses
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I cancelled the order and rented the tool from AutoZone.
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Box-thing didn't fit, and my only Autozone didn't rent it...needle nose pliars FTW!
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$20 from harborfreight ,Nate you missed out ,I paid this for mine.
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