Installation of the rear brake pads calls for the use of a special tool (according to the service manual), called a Rear Brake Caliper Piston Adjuster. Is this tool really required? Is there something else that can be substituted or can I borrow one from AutoZone, etc...?

Thanks.

 

yes you need the tool , you can use one at Auto zone . they will bill your credit card for the price of the tool and reimburse you when you bring it back . I did mine about 2 months ago , piece of cake . I also bought so white lithium grease and lubed the pins and inside the boots

 

Yes it definitely helps. I bought mine from Harbor Freight for under $20 if I recall correctly.

 

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I also purchased my caliper brake kit from Harbor Freight for $19.99. 1st time you use it, it pays for itself! Plus you can help other friends/family members or charge them, which ever you prefer. =-)

 

I've never used one, I just use needle nose pliers. There is a groove on each side of the brake piston. Just grab both of those with the pliers and push down and turn, works fine .

 

I use needlenose pliers as well. Just dont slip and tear the seal.

 

When I did my brakes, all I used was a vice, and air compressor and a basic set of hand tools. Never used a caliper adjuster.

 

You can't really use a vice on the rears.... They have to be turned in like a screw!

 

Good thing I only replaced the fronts :X