jmr052 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Is there an alternative to using the "special" brake tool to get the piston back into the bore? Thanks, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 You can try some needle nose pliers, but why not spend the $10 and just get the tool and save your knuckles ans save the possibility of damaging the piston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Smith Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 i use my 22mm open end wrench, stick the open end straight on to the piston and turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Someone here said they use one of those wrenches that you use to change the blade on your angle grinder. The ones with the two pins? I'm trying that next time I do brakes:confused: Good Luck Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 i used vice grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 i like to use cannel plies around the circumfrence to get it moving, and once it goes too far in for the pliers thin i use the handle end of pliers or needle nose pliers to turn ot some more. be sure not to press the brake pedal with the caliper off, but the parking brake is ok to use. if the piston is hyper extended you may nered to tap it with a hammer till it catches a thread and turns in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Take a piece of pipe the same diameter as the caliper and chop it so it has notches on each side of the pipe opposite each other. Then twist the pipe. Jmr if you want to borrow my pipe when I get out there let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 ... or just go buy a dang $5 "turn in tool" for brake calipers. It's a funny looking cube of metal that snaps right onto a socket driver. Normally I say 'forget the stupid special tool' but really this isnt that special and any parts store worth its weight in salt will have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Very true Morgan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 the cube is the way to go, and as a bonus, you can use an impact wrench to speed up the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I have this set, and seem to use it quite a bit... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7912708480&category=33563 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I have done it several methods from the pliers, the cube and now an actual piston tool that I purchased to do VW rear calipers. It is by far the best one of all that I have tried. yes it costs a little more but it saves a lot of frustration.they all work to some degree. be carefull if you do use air tools. there are seals in there that may not react well to being spun like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 its easier for me to use needle nosed pliers, than look around for the special tool i bought =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I use the big a.. open-end wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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