Brake Upgrade HELP!!!

[VR-SICK]

Ok guys need your help, bought a set of slotted brakes, a pretty easy DIY, put the two fronts in without any probs, but when installing the rears, i cant get the calipers back on, because of the newer rotors the caliper doesnt want to go back in...
i know i need to push the piston back into the boar, ive tried using a c-clamp, but had no luck apparently i need to turn the piston as well as push it in at the same time....
i need to buy somthing like this.. http://www.getprice.com.au/LISLE-REA...--31462687.htm
but as you can see, i dont really want to spend that much for it....

does anyone know how i can push back the piston by using anything else??

Thanks
Benny

[Pullstarter]

Supercheap should have a cheapo version of one of those? Apart from that i have no idea sorry

[Peter Jones]

Yeah you should be able to get one of these universal tools from repco or supercheap.

Goes on the end of a 1/2" extension.



These ones are easier to use but you pay a lot more for them.


I usually just find a scrap piece of steel and make up a tool. I think last time I used the tool I have for removing the oil filler neck on a beetle. Who wold have guessed that would work?

Pete


Pete

[VR-SICK]

Yeah you should be able to get one of these universal tools from repco or supercheap.

Goes on the end of a 1/2" extension.



Pete

ahhh... ive herd about these cubes thanks alot guys... much appriciated!!

[Jmac]

Repco or Trade tools can get you a good one for a good price from ABW. Thats the one i got and does the job very well and has a 17 nut head. This way you can get a 1/2 inch ratchet and socket and you loads of purchase. Think from memory it cost me $105 and has paid for itself 100 times over
Cheers
JMac

[gldgti]

ok.... when i put the vr rear end on my mk3, i rebuilt the calipers and put new pads on and everything.... am i some kind of he-man because i didnt use any special tools...


no seriously careful use of some decent multigrips also works... note i said CAREFUL use of DECENT multigrips.