Brake tool clarification

[JohnW63]

As mentioned in my previous post, I was having trouble getting the rear brake pistons to move in, with a cheap tool from Autozone. It was mentioned that Napa had a better one for about $18. I went to my local Napa and the only tool they said they had looked just the same. A cube with various prongs on it, for about $10. Do all Napa stores carry the same stuff ? What does the "good" version of the tool look like ? Any other place to get it ?

( I'll also try opening the master cylinder cover or the bleed nut to make the process easier. )

JohnW

 

[tomw]

There is a different type of toolavailable which can press the piston back into the caliper as it is turned. I got mine from Mac tools. Try opening the bleeder when turning the piston-some times it is almost impossible to push brake fluid back through the porportioning valve.

Tom W

 

[drivinhard]

Napa does (or did) carry the correct Ford rear disc/piston tool. It's not the generic cube, it's a 3/8" socket wheel with the correct spaced prongs. About $15 if I remember right.

 

[stevetatro]

Yeah...what drivinhard said. Round, only one set of prongs, perfect fit for all recent Ford rear caliper pistons.

 

[megaplay]

Not being able to find the tool and needing to do my back brakes quickly here is why I did. Take that cheap cube thing from Autozone then cut everything off the side you need leaving a flat square with the correct prongs. Then use a c-clamp attach it to the brake with your new tool. Now two people come in handy at this point. Use a crescent wrench and turn the new block and press with the c-clamp. Takes some time though. I know it is not the easiest but it worked. Hope someone has a better idea of cheap.

 

[nothingtoseehere]

I used the cube to do my rear breaks and had no problems whatsoever...takes a little elbow grease to push down on the ratchet in order to keep it in place and you should try to move very slow having a second set of hands hold the cube in place. Got both my rear brakes done in about a half hour.

 

[JohnW63]

I found the tool !

Part Number SER3355 $16.95

It's was not with the regular tool, but on a specialty tool rack. This guy knew about it. The guy the other day said the cube was all they had.

JohnW