MogLite Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) Pushing the pistions back in the calipers in a PITA, when changing the pads etc. Would one of these help ? Seems like it will be pretty universal Or is there a better design ? Edited December 3, 2005 by MogLite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Pushing the pistions back in the calipers in a PITA, when changing the pads etc.Would one of these help ? Seems like it will be pretty universal Or is there a better design ? I've always managed with a wide flat tyre lever and adjustable. This looks rather fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 How many pistons will it push in at a time? If it pushes one, then no help on a twin pot caliper, and if it pushes two, then no good on a four-pot one. I have a special one for pushing in pistons that have to be turned as they go in. Is that a new tool? I've not seen one of those before Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdicky Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I've got one of those, very useful for pushing the pistons back in without forcing them in at funny angles. Works well on my 90's calipers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I use 2 pieces of thin steel that clamp over the piston and two bolts to push the piston in (this was mgb - can;t remember if it was 1 or 2 pistons, probably 1, I suppose I could go and look as the book is less than 7 feet away but can;t be asked B) .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Mole grips and cable ties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) I just use a tyre lever or wide blade screwdriver. Edited December 3, 2005 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggy Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 unlike Ralph I use a wide BLADE screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 unlike Ralph I use a wide BLADE screwdriver Bet you don't know what you're missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) unlike Ralph I use a wide BLADE screwdriver 'Badle' I've corrected it now, smart a**e You've only been back 5mins & finding faults already hope you had a good break Edited December 3, 2005 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopchop Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 That Draper tool's precisely what I use, and I've found it does the job admirably. My Golf needs a rotary tool for the rear caliper pistons, as the handbrake works on the rear wheels.'' I bought one, as I have various family cars to deal with, but over here, Canadian Tire will lend you a tool for free if you buy your pads from them. I've always found those cube things with the various-sized tits on them which you're supposed to use with a 3/8" socket to rotate the pistons to retract the handbrake mechanism absolutely bloody useless. - Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Pushing the pistions back in the calipers in a PITA, when changing the pads etc.Would one of these help ? Seems like it will be pretty universal Or is there a better design ? Don't know andy but made by the company my cousins misses owns. So must be pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I just use a screwdriver. Unless the pistons are partly seized they should go back in quite easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 That Draper tool's precisely what I use, and I've found it does the job admirably.My Golf needs a rotary tool for the rear caliper pistons, as the handbrake works on the rear wheels.'' I bought one, as I have various family cars to deal with, but over here, Canadian Tire will lend you a tool for free if you buy your pads from them. I've always found those cube things with the various-sized tits on them which you're supposed to use with a 3/8" socket to rotate the pistons to retract the handbrake mechanism absolutely bloody useless. - Richard [Homer] Hmmmmmmm, Canadian Tyre.......[/Homer] Many a weekend (and a fair few $$$) spent there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 flat screwdriver, tyre lever, crow bar, depending how corroded they are seem to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 presum eyou take the cap off the res. first as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I just use a pry bar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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