supra_si Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 As the title really, ive ordered new discs for the car, what tools do you recommend i use to push the pistons back in, ive seen this cube thing for sale that says it does the job, anyone use one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I use a long screwdriver between a set of old pads. Costs £0 and does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 how long we talking?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Just push, i managed it with my thumbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 tried that before, i had to use the end of my torque wrench but i dont fancy doing that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I use a G-clamp and a bit of wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 If you have just refurbed them they should go back in with both thumbs pushing. If they havent been re-furbed you have no chance and will need one of the other methods described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 havent got a g clamp of wood :-( anyone used one of them cube thingys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Water pump pliers. And remove the brake fluid res cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Water pump pliers. And remove the brake fluid res cap. And drain some out using a syringe if its full..... cos its not nice all over the paintwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I use a G-clamp and a bit of wood Works a treat Failing that the srecdriver suggestion works, but make sure you do it evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Water pump pliers. And remove the brake fluid res cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yes, a G clamp works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 big hammer:innocent: umm maybe not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i use the brake piston pushing tool. if i cant find it then i use suspension spring tension clamps, they work a treat. if i cant find that either then old pads + a crowbar does the job lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarf Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 water pump pliers or anything you can use to lever it. absolutely anything really. all you have to do is put pressure on the piston and push. but as a few say we use water pump pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 kk guess il pop to b n q for a g clamp then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I use a G-clamp and a bit of wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 water pump pliers or anything you can use to lever it. absolutely anything really. all you have to do is put pressure on the piston and push. but as a few say we use water pump pliers waterpump pliers are very handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Whatever i can find in tool box. I always end up getting somekind of injury when changing brakes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P 17EED Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 water pump pliers are good but if you have to use more pressure then maybe ur calipers are dead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Caliper spreader tool thing out of machine mart. Best tenner I ever spent. Before I had that I used a big Screwdriver and prised them back but The proper tool for the job makes life a lot easier. The cube your talking about is for wind back calipers, I dont thing supra calipers wind in, I'm not sure but I think they just slide in so a normal caliper spreader should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 grip plier with thin would is what i used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 G clamp and old pad I was using hammer handle too earlier on, but G clamp is way easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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