I need to move my right front brake piston in about 1.2mm to clear enough room for my new brake pads. Whats the quickest way to do this?

 

you mean compress it?? I usually use a huge c-clamp, but I have seen it down with channel locks (I just don't like how it mares up the piston surface.)

later

matt

 

C clamp.

 

Get a "brake piston clamp" from Sears. They're only about $5, and blow c-clamps out of the water

 

usually people have clamps around, so since they already have it, why waste another 5 bucks. dont forget to do it slowly

 

Um...because it's easier.

Jason-
who thinks people that argue with opinions are funny

 

Well when you change brake pads after every couple of times you take it on the track, you might as well get the right tools for the job.

But you're correct, most ITR owners never see track time, so why bother getting the right tool for the job.

 

Appreciate it guys, ill go get that ASAP.


Rguy, who realizes sears is closed at 10 oclock at night...damn.

 

Craftsman Disc Brake Pad Spreader
For installing pads on most domestic and import cars and light trucks. Makes changing pads an easy job. Tool compresses brake piston for easy pad installation.

$9.99
Sears Item #00947365000

 

[zoolander]coool[/zoolander]

 

flux, ur the man.

 

and I've been using a very long snap-on screw driver for years...