Special Brake Tool

[wildbill846]

I'm looking for a little info on that special brake tool required for replacing the rear brake pads. What exactly is it and can any other common tools be substituted to accomplish it's task? If not, how much does this thing cost? Is it Acura specific or can I get it from any auto parts store?

Thanks to any who respond.

Bill

[This message has been edited by wildbill846 (edited 19 January 2002).]

 

[nsxxtreme]

You can use a big screwdriver. That is what I used to do mine.

 

[Andrie Hartanto]

U can get it from any part store. The best bang for the buck is a small cube thing with tabs that u attach to your 3/8" extension. It's inexpensive (around $9) and work extremely well. Especially if u bring it to the track, small and compact. If u have difficulty finding it, let me know, and I'll get it for u here.

 

[lemansnsx]

Originally posted by Andrie Hartanto:
U can get it from any part store. The best bang for the buck is a small cube thing with tabs that u attach to your 3/8" extension. It's inexpensive (around $9) and work extremely well. Especially if u bring it to the track, small and compact. If u have difficulty finding it, let me know, and I'll get it for u here.

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[wildbill846]

I found that little cube thingy....thanks. Now I just have to wait for my car to get back from getting its timing belt changed. I'm going to put on my brake pads and look for a track...

 

[Jason Weaver]

Wildbill, Feb 23-34 at VIR. Speedtial event. 260 for both days or 160 for just sat I think it is. Was that your Red NSX at the dragstrip last weekend? Ken McDaniels is a good friend of mine and an excellent NSX tech at Stevenson Acura in Wilmington. Is he doing your timing belt by any chance?

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Jason

 

[wildbill846]

Jason,

Let's continue this down in SE region Forum.

Bill

 

[nsxtasy]

I've never seen that cube thing before.

I've used a small screwdriver to fit in the notches on the end of the piston, to turn it so that it pushes back into the caliper. And I normally use a C clamp like on the front, to get the force on the piston to push it in.

What is the cube thing and how do you use it?

 

[nsxxtreme]

What is the cube thing and how do you use it?

I believe if you look at the cube it has a cross pattern like the piston on the brake. You connect the cube to a ratchet and turn. Should make the brake changes quick at the track. I am only guessing here since I haven't used one. Since I don't change my brakes very often the screwdriver works just fine for me. If I ran a cross one I might buy it, would be a nifty tool to throw in the toolbox.



[This message has been edited by nsxxtreme (edited 21 January 2002).]

 

[ncdogdoc]

If I ran a cross one I might buy it, would be a nifty tool to throw in the toolbox.

Most Sears stores carry them where the magnetized bowls and other auto goodies hang out. About $10 plus tax. Will work on many makes and models, not just Honda/Acura.

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Gary Yates
1995 Red/Tan

 

[wildbill846]

$8.99 at Autozone...

 

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