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RE: Brake Tool



Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com> said:

> If you are both careful and patient you can screw the piston
> back in using channel-locks or 'water-pump' pliers. Don't
> pinch the boot!

Been there; done that twice.  Once I pinched the boot, one not.  IMO, 
not worth it.  Make or buy the tool.

PS: a slightly pinched boot can be cleaned with denatured alcohol, 
sealed with high-grade silicone sealer, and driven for many miles....


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