doing rear rotors/pads without the special tool
12-02-2005, 10:05 AM
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doing rear rotors/pads without the special tool
I just posted a how-to on the brake forum for retracting the rear caliper pistons without the expensive and not-available-locally special tool. The only non-standard tool required is one of those cheap piston retracting cubes available at Pep Boys or wherever.
12-02-2005, 10:08 AM
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the cube sucks ***...
i managed to bust one in about 2 seconds. just borrow / rent / buy the tool and you'll be much happier
where are you located? i'll loan you mine if your local.
where are you located? i'll loan you mine if your local.
12-02-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: isn't that "the special tool " ?
No, the special tool consists of a plate and concentric shafts, one for pushing the piston, one for turning it. Costs something like $60-$120, has to be ordered, can't drive out on a Sunday and pick one up.
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12-02-2005, 10:20 AM
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I bought mine for $35 from Autozone - call around to some places that rent tools.......
You might find one.
The tool I bought was one I rented from Autozone. It was new in the package when I "rented" it. I called after using it and asked if I could just keep it since it was soooo much better than the little cube.
Anyway, they kept my deposit of $35 and that was it.<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732">http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732</a</li></ul>
The tool I bought was one I rented from Autozone. It was new in the package when I "rented" it. I called after using it and asked if I could just keep it since it was soooo much better than the little cube.
Anyway, they kept my deposit of $35 and that was it.<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732">http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732</a</li></ul>
