Disc Brake Piston Tool
#1
Disc Brake Piston Tool
Can someone give me a definitive brand and/or part number on this thing?
I'm finding that there may be some question as to the application of some I've shopped.
I'm finding that there may be some question as to the application of some I've shopped.
#3
I always use bent or curved needle nose pliers. Just don't use them to grab the piston to turn it. Use the ends to turn it like that tool would. Btw if it's hard to turn then your piston is sticking or seized.
#7
#8
Right here. Spent the afternoon fixing my gf's BMW. A few expletives may have slipped out during the course of the repair. Makes me appreciate working on the Max all the more.
Back on topic. This is what I have. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-D...isc+brake+tool
You can often find Lisle tools at Autozone, Pepboys etc if you need it in a hurry.
Back on topic. This is what I have. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-D...isc+brake+tool
You can often find Lisle tools at Autozone, Pepboys etc if you need it in a hurry.
#10
http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wh...ool-68972.html
Got mine from harbor freight. haven't used it yet but heard some of these require modification (grinding) to fit some vehicles calipers.
Got mine from harbor freight. haven't used it yet but heard some of these require modification (grinding) to fit some vehicles calipers.
#11
http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wh...ool-68972.html
Got mine from harbor freight. haven't used it yet but heard some of these require modification (grinding) to fit some vehicles calipers.
Got mine from harbor freight. haven't used it yet but heard some of these require modification (grinding) to fit some vehicles calipers.
#12
Right here. Spent the afternoon fixing my gf's BMW. A few expletives may have slipped out during the course of the repair. Makes me appreciate working on the Max all the more.
Back on topic. This is what I have. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-D...isc+brake+tool
You can often find Lisle tools at Autozone, Pepboys etc if you need it in a hurry.
Back on topic. This is what I have. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-D...isc+brake+tool
You can often find Lisle tools at Autozone, Pepboys etc if you need it in a hurry.
I'll be using it again this weekend when I replace the Max's rear brakes with the contents of the RockAuto boxes sitting in my foyer.
#13
Yeah, It looks like a cheesy butter tool, but I have used it since the 80's successfully (Saab and Maximas). Just use a 1/2" ratchet with a 1/2 to 3/8 converter.
The back calipers on 4th gen Maximas use the 4 pin side to engage with the piston. Just find a way to get the caliper supported and stable on the Axle beam so you can push with a lot of pressure to keep it fully engaged with the piston as you turn it. (clockwise)
If you get it situated right and the piston isn't frozen, you'll get it back in. Just know rear calipers on 4th gens usually freeze up somewhere in the ~22 years they've been on the road, especially up North here (salt/snow).
Just did my rears on my 99 a few weeks ago. Used the Powerstop pads and drilled and slotted rotors. Did the calipers and hoses 2 years ago with Centrics. Powerstop Z23 was something like $82 shipped complete. Napa mediocre stuff would have cost more. These bite NICE! http://www.jegs.com/i/Power-Stop/419/K1168/10002/-1
The back calipers on 4th gen Maximas use the 4 pin side to engage with the piston. Just find a way to get the caliper supported and stable on the Axle beam so you can push with a lot of pressure to keep it fully engaged with the piston as you turn it. (clockwise)
If you get it situated right and the piston isn't frozen, you'll get it back in. Just know rear calipers on 4th gens usually freeze up somewhere in the ~22 years they've been on the road, especially up North here (salt/snow).
Just did my rears on my 99 a few weeks ago. Used the Powerstop pads and drilled and slotted rotors. Did the calipers and hoses 2 years ago with Centrics. Powerstop Z23 was something like $82 shipped complete. Napa mediocre stuff would have cost more. These bite NICE! http://www.jegs.com/i/Power-Stop/419/K1168/10002/-1
Last edited by KP11520; 01-19-2017 at 05:34 PM.
#14
One owner, lifetime Florida car meticulously maintained by this crazy fastidious **** retentive I know.