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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

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Old 02-15-2016, 09:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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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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
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What are you trying to do? Just replacing pads or rebuilding calipers?
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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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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.
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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.

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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.
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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
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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.
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I have this one and have used it for years.
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I put the pad sideways and pry out, it's kinda shítty, but doable
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Figure I'd ask this here since it's kinda related. Are the rear Akebonos single or dual piston?
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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

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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.
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