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11-12-2012, 12:01 PM | #1 |
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Best tool for piston retraction
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I'm online looking at Amazon (for starters) for a piston retraction tool to make my brake pad change now and in the future, a lot easier.. Besides the C-clamp method, can anybody recommend a tool that will be solid for this ? I prefer comments from actual use..
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I wish I could remember the name of the tool... it looks like a flat head screwdriver that flares out at the tip and has about a 45 degree bend, it covers the piston and gently wedge it against the caliper you can even out the pistons easily. I have also seen guys use worn down pads to do this but I prefer the tool.
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11-13-2012, 07:31 PM | #7 |
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I'm a huge tools guy but honestly those are completely unnecessary for this particular caliper. Actually I think you guys are making your life more complicated.
Before you pull the caliper, wedge a flathead screw driver between the caliper and the carrier. Lever toward yourself until the piston is fully retracted. |
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Yah, I saw this one on amazon.. but not sure if it will work on the m3's larger caliper... It was cheap though
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11-13-2012, 07:59 PM | #11 |
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You basically push against the caliper (which retracts the piston) using a screw driver as a lever against the caliper carrier.
I suck at explaining but it's extremely simple. I have a track day this coming weekend so I'll take pics or make a quick video clip when I swap pads. As for the tool TC Kline posted: I have one I use on small calipers. I'm 99% sure it wouldn't work on the M3's large front calipers. |
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I'm waiting for the "M"-version of the Girodisc to come out...
You know the drill, it will have carbon fiber handles, look really cool, and list for $1099.00. (maybe Dinan will market it)
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Yeah, I just got ordered RS19's and got my Loctite Copper anti-seeze... I think maybe manual method will work once I get it all ready.. I'm sure I can figure it out.. If you do get the pics or method at the track, let me know quickest efficient way and I'll replicate that.
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It's great! I'm going up there this weekend for an MVP event. You should come check it out sometime.
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I don't think those spreaders will help get the caliper off of the carrier.
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Just saw this today, kaiv.. Thanks bud, that helped.. thats really a cake walk.. I try without the tool and see how it goes i guess.
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