Caliper piston retracting tool

[John Larson]

I, too, have one of those.  On a brand new car never exposed to the weather,
it's barely manageable with that tool, but most of us have to retract the
pistons in a real world situation where it's necessary to apply some
considerable force against the piston while rotating it, and the tool that
presses inward while turning is a lifesaver.  I consider the Snap On tool a
worthwhile investment (and it spends a LOT of time making the rounds of 2
neighboring shops).  I only wish I'd seen the Lisle one at a quarter the
price!  John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Riebs / Audi V8" <AudiV8 at 1stchoicegranite.com>
To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>; "Kneale
Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: Caliper piston retracting tool


> Hmmm, I must be too unsophisticated. I bought mine at the local
supermarket
> for $5 or $10...
> Doesn't have a fancy box or anything - as a matter of fact, it's just a
> little "box" shape itself, that fits onto a ratchet drive from my socket
> set, and with the various different fits on each of the 6 sides.
>
> Michael L. Riebs
> Grand Rapids, Michigan
>
> '90 V8Q
> '98 A6QA
>
> www.1stchoicegranite.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kneale Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>
> To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 8:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Caliper piston retracting tool
>
>
> > --
> > Is this the same thing for half THAT
> > price?   http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LIS-25000.html
> >
> > At 05:11 PM 08/22/2002 -0700, John Larson wrote:
> >
> > >Matco DB25, a universal tool, about half the price of the Snap On
> equivalent
> > >at $94.95.  Comes with a cute little blow moulded plastic box, and a
set
> of
> > >5 adapters for use with various cars.  Available both online and from
> your
> > >local Matco dude.  You can find him by calling 1 866 289 8665, toll
free.
> >
>
>http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2201&page=5
> &
> > >#32504
> > >That oughtta get you there!  John
> > --
> >
> >
>