Expensive Caliper Piston Spreader

**esaam ismail** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 05:33 AM

Anyone have one of these? This would make changing pads super easy and fast! But $225, maybe for a professional pit crew.
eBay Store - Girodisc store: Caliper piston spreader: Girodisc Caliper piston spreader tool

**K-Man S** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 05:40 AM

Looks cool, but I find a pair of channel lock pliers works just as well and is a heck of a lot less expensive...

If you get one, let us know how it is!

elh0102 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 01:47 PM

As easy as pad changes are on this car, I can't imagine buying a specialty tool to spread the pistons. I also use channel lock pliers.

wpmjr · #4 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 02:19 PM

Channel locks? You guys are spend-thrifts! I use a flat screw driver.

**Gilles** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wpmjr

Channel locks? You guys are spend-thrifts! I use a flat screw driver.

WPMJR;

I used the screw driver 'technique' since learning to change the pads on my first X1/9 back in 1983

However, I learn about the channel pliers Here on the CC and could not believe how much easier and quick it is. Viva CC ...!

**KS-CS** · #6 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 03:30 PM

Ditto with above - I stupidly bought one of the caliper spreaders like the picture below (about $40) which I have never used, since I can easily accomplish the same thing with a pair of 8" pliers.

**consolidated** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 05:46 PM

pliers? sissies, just use the pad you took out as a pry.

**QShip** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 08:11 PM

I use channel-lock (the handles) too. Don't you risk marring the piston faces with a screwdriver? I thought that was a no-no.

**K-Man S** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 08:27 PM

If anyone wants to work on brakes, I have just the project for you....

See: IT IS ALIVE! - 33 Years Later...

wpmjr · #10 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QShip

I use channel-lock (the handles) too. Don't you risk marring the piston faces with a screwdriver? I thought that was a no-no.

I pry against the anti-squeal pucks which I separated from the original pads.

***DaveN007*** · #11 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by consolidated

pliers? sissies, just use the pad you took out as a pry.

Then, use your fingers to push the pistons in.

**KS-CS** · #12 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 12:56 AM

. . . about 1 minute.

The Final Jeopardy question: How long does it take to change a Cayman Brake pad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by esaam ismail

Anyone have one of these? This would make changing pads super easy and fast! . . .

It really doesn't get much easier or faster.