Is there a special tool to turn those rear caliper back?

 

There is probably a special $200 tool for that but I just use an old long reach screw driver where the shaft lays perfectly in the slot. Some people use a flat file which fits..

[Edited by cdelena on 02-01-2001 at 07:01 AM]

 

I'll seconf cdelena's suggestion. A skinny screwdriver is my tool of choice. Just be sure to apply sufficient pressure against the piston as you turn it.

 

Thanx guys

 

Any of these suggestions will work. But I use a bracket that you would hang a shelf on the wall with. You know the kind, it's a 90 degree angle and each length is about 6 inches. It gives you the leverage and the angle of the bracket comes in handy too...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gregstevens
[B]Any of these suggestions will work.

 

ha ha...good one, Chris...

Hey, I was also thinking about warning you about a tool that you can buy that is SUPPOSED to make the task of getting the piston screwed back in easier. It is something that you use with a socket driver and is in the shape of a cube or box. And on each side of the box is a variety of different feet which are supposed to work on just about any kind of piston that has whatever kind of head. Beware this tool!!

In THEORY these things would work, but in practice, the problem is that it is VERY difficult to do because you just can't get enough leverage on that damn and hold the caliper in place at the same time. It's a LITTLE bit easier with two people, but it's still not a good solution.

And just for the record, I HATE that Honda chose to put these types of calipers on the back. I have busted many a'knuckle on those damn things...! ARGH!!

Oh, if you are going to use shelf brackets, make sure you take everything off the shelf first...THEN remove the bracket...

 

The rear caliper tool is rather inexpensive and can be ordered from the dealer.