600rr_rocket

Hello,

According to this tutorial, I have been using a 3"x3/8" socket extension to reset my rear pistons. However, I have nearly stripped the center of the pistons and it is very difficult to use the socket extension.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a Caliper Retractor Tool? Preferably at a retail store because I need one by this Saturday for a trackday at SOW.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=123081

Thanks!!!

LcS2000

autozone sells them for like 5 bucks. i usually use pliars though

600rr_rocket

I tried both Autozone and Kragen and couldn't find them...are they referred to something other than "Brake Caliper Retractor Tool"?

What kind of pliars do you use? Do you use them kinda like a screwdriver? Or do you actually have pliars that are large enough to wrap around the entire piston?

LcS2000

the tool looks like a cube with nubs sticking up in the corner. and i use needle nose pliars spread open to fit in the grooves and turn it

600rr_rocket

Cool...I'll try Autozone again to look for a cube-looking tool...I thought it would look like a huge screwdriver or something.

Needle nose pliars...never thought of that...if I can't find the tool...I'll try this method.

Thanks!!!

LcS2000

no problem

mikegarrison

Yeah, looks like a little cube. Might be called "disk brake tool".

my2ks2k

also, i usually just use a pair of channel-locks to grab the outer edge. i know, it sounds like it wouldn't work, but it does!

alSpeed2k

Hmmm, interesting! Why doesn't a C-clamp work in the rears?

From google: http://images.google.com/images?q=brake+ca...F-8&sa=N&tab=wi None look like a cube, but the ECS tuning pic looks about right!

mikegarrison

[QUOTE=alSpeed2k,Jan 3 2008, 10:53 AM] Hmmm, interesting!