i was trying to replace the pads/rotors rear today, got all the right parts.
got the brake caliper tool, problem is that the piston is pushed so far out that the took isnt fitting in inorder for me to push/twist it inn.

im stuck now because my old pads were soo worn that one of them fell out already (it wasnt there when i took the wheel off) the other side had decent amount left. dont know why only ONE SIDE of the ONE ROTOR went out



anyways; is there anyother way to push the caliper in? even a little so that the tool fits, i need about 2cm

 

Use vice grips and grab twist the piston.

If youre wearing only one side of one side then you have bigger issues. Like probably a froze up caliper.

 

I would get the calipers rebuild. To push the piston back in using a C clamp always worked for me..

 

I wouldn't push the piston in with a C-Clamp, it may damage the caliper.

You may be able to use a clamp or two clamps though - to clamp the plate to the outside of the caliper so that you can get it started.

Also, play around with the adapters. I had a similar problem once and found that there was a second adapter that wasn't quite right, but was a little thinner and worked to get me started.

It will take a good amount of force, but if it doesn't move at all it is seized and you will need a new caliper- which will cost $60 or so and "should" be relatively easy to replace - but I am not jumping to the conclusion that it is seized just yet. I've had this happen and the caliper was fine.

 

He is doing the rear brakes - the clamp will work no problem on the front, but you need to twist and compress at the same time on the rear.

 

You can buy the brake tool from Autozone for about $10. I bought mine there when doing my rear brakes and it worked great.

Like some of the others have said, with the rear brakes, the tools fit onto the piston and it is pushed in and twisted (clockwise) simultaneously to retract the rear brake piston. If you use a C clamp on this.....you'll destroy the caliper!!, so order one first if that's what you plan on using.

 

He has the tool from Autozone I believe - the piston is just extended to the point that he cannot get the tool between the poston and the inside of the caliper.

 

It should also be mentioned to check the slider pins to make sure they are not frozen. This will also wear one pad and not the other.

 

Not sure on this specific application, but I can usually get rear pistons back in by using needle-nose pliers, tips inserted into slots on piston, push and twist...

 

Which tool is it for the brake caliper? I was just looking on line and couldnt find it....I am sure they have it at the store.....