Brake Piston Tool - Would this Clamp be ok?

[lmfy2k]

Attempting my first brake pad change on a Avensis so getting some bit and pieces ready, one thing i haven't got is a G clamp device to compress the brake piston when changing the pads, ive seen this item on auction site:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400045461155&_trksid=p2759.l1259

would this do the job? or should i just check a bog standard G Clamp? also what size would i need to get?

Thanks

 

[Firestar_3x]

What you've listed might not be strong enough and looking at the head size won't fit in the caliper to push the piston back, just get a G-Clamp, medium sized or bigger.

Edit - 8" one should do it.

 

[lmfy2k]

cheers mate, will go and have a look.

 

[Django x2]

I use exactly that to press my caliper pistons back in. Its a bit of a squeeze but nothing too hard.

 

[InvaderGIR]

I use exactly that to press my caliper pistons back in. Its a bit of a squeeze but nothing too hard.

Me too, although I used some from MachineMart or something, really good tools for the job.

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

I just used a G-Clamp with mine

But had to buy one of those wind back piston kits for the rear calipers... Grrr!

 

[1CE]

These did the job for me (front and back)

Both can be found in the amazon rain forrest .

 

[Kappa]

I used a bog standard G clamp the other week on my fronts, was advised to put a bit of wood between the piston and the clamp to stop possible damage or slipping off when turning. (also dont forget to open the brake fluid reservoir and put a cloth round it if you're not bleeding the brakes.)

Both can be found in the amazon rain forrest .

How do the cubes work?? If you turn the piston will it retract with it? or do you have to apply a heavy force into it like on the fronts? Can get cheapy ones off eBay I've seen (made by Sealey?)

 

[IAmATeaf]

I just used a G-Clamp with mine

But had to buy one of those wind back piston kits for the rear calipers... Grrr!

Yep, need a wind back jobbie for most rear calipers so you might as well spend the money on 1 of these.

 

[1CE]

I used a bog standard G clamp the other week on my fronts, was advised to put a bit of wood between the piston and the clamp to stop possible damage or slipping off when turning. (also dont forget to open the brake fluid reservoir and put a cloth round it if you're not bleeding the brakes.)




How do the cubes work?? If you turn the piston will it retract with it? or do you have to apply a heavy force into it like on the fronts? Can get cheapy ones off eBay I've seen (made by Sealey?)

Sticks on the end of your ratchet, the rears (if they are wind back ones) you apply pressure and turn.

 

[lmfy2k]

thanks for the info guys

so what size do i need to buy? 8" G Clamp or 10" one?

 

[Kappa]

Sticks on the end of your ratchet, the rears (if they are wind back ones) you apply pressure and turn.

Cheers mate