is there something i can use to retract the rear caliper pistons without buying the tool? thanks

 

whatever fits inbetween the +

big *** screwdriver (using the shaft of the screwdriver), a wrench, yadda yadda yadda.

edit - just watch the seals around the piston.

 

allen wrench

 

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are you sure this works?

 

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yes

 

thank you

 

Ft.long screwdriver works, like was said though; keep an eye on the boot and make sure its sliding, not pulling off.

 

you can also rent the real tool from Autozone for free

 

a prybar fits in there nicely because it is like a big flat head and it is angled so it is easier to get in there than a normal screwdriver

 

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edit - just watch the seals around the piston.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

or you can use a pair of needle nose pliers... expand them slightly and turn away. worked for me.

 

use the side of a wrench

 

Get some big *** plier grips and turn it. Easy.

 

the tool costs like 5 bucks

 

I always use neddle nose pliers.

 

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and a trip to ricer hq.

 

i use a putty knife/spatula (whatever you call it), you can get it from home deposit for cheap.

 

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im suprised nobody mentioned C-clamp, prob easies thing to use, no force required at all.

 

you cant use a c-clamp on the rear caliper.. you must twist it back in.

I use needle nose plier on my car.

 

oh ic heh...never did the rear brakes yet on the itr...

 

Just did a rear break change on my friend's GSR.. The spatula trick didn't work because the piston was hard to twist. After getting it twisted in a little more, it was easier to turn. We had to buy the tool to turn the piston.
The other side was so damn easy to turn. The spatula would have worked on that one.

 

Yea jeez, the tool is so damn cheap...

 

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i understand the tool is cheap... but if i already have a tool or item that will work, why would i go out and buy the tool. youre a tool.

 

I used a putty knife (a bit thicker and stiffer than a spatula) and it worked fine. As stated, watch to make sure the seals aren't ripping or being punctured by the pointy ends of the whatever-tool-you-decide.