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Matt-man 08-17-2004 09:20 PM

Yes, I used it just a couple days ago. Fits perfectly.

I originally bought this tool for my Mustang. The multi-sided cube tool didn't fit the rear calipers on that car. The notches in the piston on the 8 are almost identical to the ones on the Mustang.

RotaryZZ 08-18-2004 09:42 AM

Matt-man,
>Yes, I used it just a couple days ago. Fits perfectly.

That's great!! What's the manufacturer for it and what's the part#? And where can you buy this tool? PepBoys, AutoZone etc??

TIA,
Pete

Matt-man 08-18-2004 11:56 PM

It doesn't have any markings on it, and I've had it for over 5 years so I have no idea who made it. I got it at a Pep Boys here in California.

ZumnRx8 04-24-2009 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by devoid (Post 484492)
I just use a fast adjusting C-clamp from autozone! It has an orange button on it, so you quickly adjust it down, squeeze it like a normal c-clamp, then quickly pull it back off...works great!


Originally Posted by rx8cited (Post 487836)
Okay, this is getting really crazy :eek: . Standard pliers are not C-clamps! And what do people call needle nose pliers in other parts?

Here are the correct tools/pictures from Sears:

Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool (for the rear pistons)

Craftsman Disc Brake Pad Spreader (for the front pistons)

I've never used these. My c-clamp and needle nose pliers worked fine.


rx8cited

Bump for the next person needing to know which tools to use for their brake install. This quote/comment answers all.:yesnod:

dozer 04-24-2009 02:37 PM

i got all the tools at home

Razz1 04-24-2009 02:59 PM

Yes, C clamp for front and needle nose pliers for rear if your mechanically inclined.

ZumnRx8 04-24-2009 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by dozer (Post 2986923)
i got all the tools at home

You are the TOOL LOLZ!! hahhaha

snarlingbeast 10-06-2010 03:46 PM

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This one works well for the rears. $11.99 at Pep Boys.
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nycgps 10-06-2010 07:39 PM

or just loan the tool @ Autozone for free ... why pay when its free ? ...

04Green 10-06-2010 09:05 PM

Autozone path works. It combines the clamp with turning, takes like 30 seconds, no time at all. You buy the kit, then return it. Harbor freight sells the same kit on sale for like $30. case is a little cheaper. I think it is on sale now in the store. web site has a dual piston one for $44. They also have the cube for $8. the needle nose route was really hard on mine. But, brakes were 6 years old.

snarlingbeast 10-07-2010 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by nycgps (Post 3739733)
or just loan the tool @ Autozone for free ... why pay when its free ? ...

Your gas and time to drive to Autozone twice every time you work on your brakes aren't free, right? I'd rather have a 1.5" cube that fits in my toolbox that works, in my experience, better than the Autozone kit. The teeth on the correct face of this cube mate up much better with the caliper piston.


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