specialized5223

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How do I do it?

I've googled but I dont have a c-clamp. I also used a flat blade before on oem's and while it jacked my pads it did work, i cant afford to screw up my pads this time and these aint oem calikpers i'lkl risk it on.


thanks

SoldzMyZ

iTrader: (11)

Buy a c-clamp. They are like 3 bucks at harbor frieghts or even home depot they are cheap. How can you afford a 4 pot caliper and not afford a c-clamp is beyond me. That's called irony.

freedonutss

iTrader: (14)

Before you use your c clamp make sure you have brake cleaner and blast out all the nasty grut so you dont score anything

Jay'Z

iTrader: (118)

Buy C clamp or fail miserably!!!!

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

thats how it looks. gonna hit a pawn shop, thanks guys

freedonutss

iTrader: (14)

just go to advance auto parts... they sell em for like $5

mthreat

iTrader: (16)

I wouldn't pay $225 for this, but this looks like the perfect tool:

http://www.zeckhausen.com/StopTech/c...bles.htm#Tools

If you can find a $10 version at some tool store, you're set

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

neat, but **** $225.... lol

=Cerberus=

iTrader: (1)

dude go out and buy a $5 clamp. Hell I have used channel locks, and vice grips in the past. all of these can be had in the husky section of home depot for next to nothing.

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

i got some pawn shop clamps for $0.50

thanks guys

terrasmak

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How does that work without scratching the hell out of the outside of the caliper.

Jetpilot knows of a good tool , its lite $35 and made for opposed piston calipers.

Asterix

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VR3

autozone rents for free (free if you return it) the tool kit to press the piston back. not sure though if it will work on a 4pot setup. here's a pic of it http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

At what point did i say I was in such financial dire straits that I couldn't afford a C-clamp... Like elementary school where we make things up as we go... ;-)

i did get a c-clamp but i am looking for a more effective tool. of course this wouldnt be needed if i was simply paying attention duh lol

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Looked it up, won't work. Neither will the one you posted the pic of. Does anyone actually know what a 4 piston caliper looks like, or how you compress the pistons ??? Why answer if you don't have a clue.

http://www.amazon.com/Girodisc-Calip.../dp/B000XH2BYS

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog works if you keep your old pads in place

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

well with all of my broken bones i'm not even doing the job. but i gave up the proper technique a while ago. this way i'm looking for a primitive but effective technique which wont damage the pistons, seals, or pads.

so yes if we could get some thought provoked suggestions like terra's, i'd appreciate it guys.

polish pete

or you can buy the right tool and do it right? i hate using c clamps for a 4piston or bigger caliper. honestly i bet theres a tool for under 50 that does the job effectively and properly.

specialized5223

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yeah, i'm going to do some shopping around for the proper tool.' i was gonna do it ghetto but i'm not so big on buying replacement pistons calipers or pads lol


thanks guys

specialized5223

iTrader: (38)

Well, I compressed them with the c-clamp. minimal pressure was required and it did no damage to seals or pistons. on the first caliper i failed to hold the opposite end pistons in place and when i squeezed one back in the opposite end popped out along with a surge of fluid. learned a valuable lesson. so it all needs to be bled again. just havent yet. but yeah, simple fix. assuming it all works and doesnt leak after i bleed... lol

JETPILOT

iTrader: (51)

This is what you need and works on opposed piston calipers. I have it and it works prefectly.

Piston Reset Tool