Brake Caliper Piston Wind Up Tool

[Warstud]

Can anyone recommend a Brake Caliper Piston Wind Up Tool . I tried using needle nose pliers and tore the boot and it looks like I have to buy a new caliper now . How do you size this up to the piston on the caliper ?

The tool looks like this >>>>>>

 

[atikovi]

You need a set of adaptors.

https://www.amazon.com/8milelake-Professional-Brake-Caliper-Tool/dp/B014CP3GQ8/ref=asc_df_B014CP3GQ8/?

 

[twouvakind]

Or just go to O'Reilly's and use the whole kit free.

 

[Soft Cars]

THIS ONE

I don't want the kind you have pictured with the C-clamp handle that hurts my hands.

You ever try to loosen a tiny little C-clamp that's on there real tight?

 

[Ihatetochangeoil]

I use this and a 1/2" ratchet (with adapter for 3/8" drive).

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

Doesn't hurt my hand.

 

[Warstud]

THIS ONE

I don't want the kind you have pictured with the C-clamp handle that hurts my hands.

You ever try to loosen a tiny little C-clamp that's on there real tight?

You may be able to use a Crescent Wrench on the end

 

[vavavroom]

Can anyone recommend a Brake Caliper Piston Wind Up Tool . I tried using needle nose pliers and tore the boot and it looks like I have to buy a new caliper now . How do you size this up to the piston on the caliper ?

The tool looks like this >>>>>>

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If you buy or rent this tool in a kit it comes with the most common adapters for various piston designs. The adapters are magnetics. With some rear calipers, you can get away with using the little cube-shaped tool. Always get the proper tool for the job.

https://www.amazon.com/Supercrazy-Brake-Piston-Caliper-SF0134/dp/B00L6I16NK

 

[Soft Cars]

You may be able to use a Crescent Wrench on the end

Schley 86100B

 

[Marcozi]

Big blade screwdriver while the caliper is still in the car.

 

[Capt W]

I've had this kit for about six years. And it's currently about 10 bucks cheaper that when I bought it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BQ2R28FR?tag=tbpre-20&ascsubtag=05WFIHOpF2LqZh0dK5YpO1G

 

[Warstud]

Or just go to O'Reilly's and use the whole kit free.

I went to AAP because it was the closest and rented theres . Boy this job is a PITA . I tried to wind it but it was stuck so I applied the parking brake which freed it up and it wound up most of the way so I have to repeat the process .

 

[Warstud]

I've had this kit for about six years. And it's currently about 10 bucks cheaper that when I bought it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BQ2R28FR?tag=tbpre-20&ascsubtag=05WFIHOpF2LqZh0dK5YpO1G

I may end up buying one . AAP charged me $146 to rent there broken one. wow

 

[twouvakind]

Holy cow! O'Reillys takes a $65 CC deposit. Keep the tool or return it for reversal of the CC deposit

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Loaner. I hate buying a special tool I will use 1 time.

 

[paulo57509]

If you only have to do this on one vehicle one time, just buy the cheapest tool that works.

The Lisle 26800 "cube" tool is the one I use. It's sometimes difficult to hold it in contact with the piston. I have three vehicles that have parking brake calipers (the others have separate shoes) and this tool works on them all.

 

[Tdog02]

You need a set of adaptors.

https://www.amazon.com/8milelake-Professional-Brake-Caliper-Tool/dp/B014CP3GQ8/ref=asc_df_B014CP3GQ8/?

That's the exact kit I bought to do my daughters brakes on a Fiat 500. This past weekend I did all four corners with new pads and rotors. The tool was only needed for the rears. Some do have good luck with needle nose plyers but I never have.

 

[atikovi]

Loaner. I hate buying a special tool I will use 1 time.

Depends on the price and how shiny it is. As somewhat of a tool junkie, I don't mind at all. Have plenty of those. Even some I bought and have NEVER used yet. Ribe bit set, Maserati diagnostic scanner, etc.

 

[Warstud]

Is having trouble winding the piston back in ..... normal ?

 

[someonesomewhere]

Usually comes with higher mileage in vehicles that haven't had brake fluid flushes done regularly. Causes corrosion in the bore. Same issue that would show up as leaking wheel cylinders in cars with rear drums and shows sometimes as leaky front or rear calipers after compression for new pads. Not an 'every time' issue, but common enough.

 

[Warstud]

Usually comes with higher mileage in vehicles that haven't had brake fluid flushes done regularly. Causes corrosion in the bore.

I was thinking along the same lines as you . Plus the piston doesn't extend out very far until you remove the pads .