Re: Brake Tool

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Well I'm probably going to get the tool just because it's cheaper.  If
it comes to it, I may try to do some creative tool-making, but I'd
rather not because I don't have any of these tools and I really am on a
limited budget!

Thanks

Elliott

Al Powell wrote:
> 
> Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com>
> 
> > Al Powell wrote:
> > > There is a generic brake piston (Lisle is one I've seen) tool
> > > available at most import parts stores for about $10 - no problem.
> > > It's shaped like a small cube, with a socket inset on each side and
> > > different kinds of ears on each side.
> >
> > I bought this tool when I first attempted the rear pads
> > on my '93 90. It doesn't fit. Of the sides with only two "ears" (the
> > Girlings have only two holes) none of them were far enough apart to
> > fit... :-(
> 
> [snippage]
> 
> > Lisle makes a different tool, a disc with two "ears" on it and
> > a hole for a ratchet extension in the center...
> 
> I made a tool for this job out of a large socket:
> 
> First, measure the approx. outside diameter of the piston.
> 
> Second, head for pawn shop to find cheapie socket of approx. same
> diameter (buy two, you might mess one up...)
> 
> Third, hold up socket to piston, mark approx. locations of ears
> needed, using good marker on outside of socket
> 
> Finally, use the bench grinder (I bought one at the pawnshop - this
> project made a great excuse  :-) to grind off about 3/8 of material
> from the socket, leaving ears as needed.  This requires some slow
> going and multiple checks for fit, but it WILL work.  I got mine
> right the first time, by some bizarre coincidence!
> 
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Elliott

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