Caliper Compressor

Burnt350 · 02-15-2016, 09:23 PM

Hey everyone. I searched but found people using flathead screwdrivers and the old pads .... For those with Akebono Calipers, what brake caliper compressor would you recommend?

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Z Runner · 02-15-2016, 09:30 PM

I installed pistons by hand after rebuild they slide right in. You have to use a little of the red grease on the piston from rebuild kit

Rusty · 02-15-2016, 10:07 PM

What are you trying to do? Just replacing pads or rebuilding calipers?

Burnt350 · 02-15-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What are you trying to do? Just replacing pads or rebuilding calipers?

Replacing rotors and pads. I have a compressor but it's for single piston calipers.

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Rusty · 02-15-2016, 11:24 PM

For replacing pads with the calipers still on the car. I use the old pads and use a small pry bar to push the pistons in. With the calipers off the car. Old pads and a 4" C-clamp. With a 4 piston set-up. 2 C-clamps. One on each side.

osbornsm · 02-16-2016, 01:29 PM

They make the right tool for the right job...

Search for: Brake Caliper Compressor

Can get one pretty cheap, and is better for your brake pistons than cramming an old pad against it.

Rusty · 02-16-2016, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

They make the right tool for the right job...

Search for: Brake Caliper Compressor

Can get one pretty cheap, and is better for your brake pistons than cramming an old pad against it.

You have one?

I was going to get one like that. But then thought that I can change out the pads just as quick using my method. Still might pick one up just to have.

POS VETT · 02-17-2016, 03:08 PM

Take out one pad (not both), use two large flat screwdrivers as levers to push the piston in, slide in a new pad. Repeat for the opposite side of the rotor. Repeat for the other side of the car.

If you had to use a socket/wrench, you did it wrong

kenchan · 02-17-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You have one?

I was going to get one like that. But then thought that I can change out the pads just as quick using my method. Still might pick one up just to have.

yah, i never bothered to get this tool either. i too just use a clamp and a small prybar... more like a large flat head screw driver size. works fine for me.

DR_ · 02-17-2016, 05:42 PM

I have this one and have used it for years.

DeliriousClam · 02-17-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dr_

i have this one and have used it for years.

need!

DEpointfive0 · 02-17-2016, 06:23 PM

I put the pad sideways and pry out, it's kinda shítty, but doable

DeliriousClam · 02-18-2016, 11:05 AM

Figure I'd ask this here since it's kinda related. Are the rear Akebonos single or dual piston?

osbornsm · 02-18-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Figure I'd ask this here since it's kinda related. Are the rear Akebonos single or dual piston?

Front: 4 piston (two each side)
Rear: 2 piston

ban25 · 02-18-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

I have this one and have used it for years.

Seconded. I use this caliper spreader as well. Really simplifies swapping the pads, especially in the front.

02-15-2016, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Burnt350 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 46 Drives: 2012 370z Sport Rep Power: 9	Caliper Compressor Hey everyone. I searched but found people using flathead screwdrivers and the old pads .... For those with Akebono Calipers, what brake caliper compressor would you recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 370z Sport - Black Cherry Metallic

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	What are you trying to do? Just replacing pads or rebuilding calipers? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	For replacing pads with the calipers still on the car. I use the old pads and use a small pry bar to push the pistons in. With the calipers off the car. Old pads and a 4" C-clamp. With a 4 piston set-up. 2 C-clamps. One on each side. Zauskycop, gomer_110 and YzGyz like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	They make the right tool for the right job... Search for: Brake Caliper Compressor Can get one pretty cheap, and is better for your brake pistons than cramming an old pad against it. Rusty, TBatt and Kzonts like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

02-17-2016, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I have this one and have used it for years. kenchan, ban25, JARblue and 3 others like this.

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Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 332 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 27	I installed pistons by hand after rebuild they slide right in. You have to use a little of the red grease on the piston from rebuild kit

02-17-2016, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Take out one pad (not both), use two large flat screwdrivers as levers to push the piston in, slide in a new pad. Repeat for the opposite side of the rotor. Repeat for the other side of the car. If you had to use a socket/wrench, you did it wrong

02-17-2016, 06:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I put the pad sideways and pry out, it's kinda shítty, but doable __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-18-2016, 11:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	Figure I'd ask this here since it's kinda related. Are the rear Akebonos single or dual piston? __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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