Rear Break tool thingy!

[DDozier]

Does anyone have the rear brake tool I can barrow, I have a track event on the 30th and think it would be a good idea to change the pads and break them in prior to the event. If you have the tool and a re willing to loan it out please call me at 314-616-7242.

Thanks

Dave

 

[KGP]

I was trying to figure out what I was going to do about the tool also. One of the DIY reviews suggest that a flat edge can be used. Has anyone tried it without the rear tool?

 

[DocL]

You can buy them at any auto parts store. They sell for around $5 and are much easier to use than a screwdriver.

 

[KGP]

You can buy them at any auto parts store.

Any auto parts store, not quite. Scratch Autozone off the list of maybe's.

 

[nsxtasy]

It's actually pretty easy to use almost anything that will fit into the two notches at the end of the piston. Last time I did this, I used a very small, thin screwdriver whose metal blade was long enough to fit into both notches when placed there sideways, and it worked fine.

 

[DanO]

I can ship you mine to use.

DanO

 

[DDozier]

Thank You DanO!, I think I have access to the tool locally so I hope there is no need to ship it in, but thanks for the offer.

Dave

 

[KGP]

It's actually pretty easy to use almost anything that will fit into the two notches at the end of the piston.

That didn't do it for me. I tried a few things, but no go. I had to buck-up and get a tool (Car Quest). Even with the tool it took more effort than I expected. Anything short of a rachet assisting (with whatever tool) would have fallen short for my pistons.

 

[DanO]

That didn't do it for me. I tried a few things, but no go. I had to buck-up and get a tool (Car Quest). Even with the tool it took more effort than I expected. Anything short of a rachet assisting (with whatever tool) would have fallen short for my pistons.

A cordless drill with a socket adapter works well for this situation