I used to use a "C" clamp to do this but sometimes it wouldn't stay in place. I was going to buy a spreader but figured one could be made easily. Did a search and found this video. Thanks!
Hi MickDundee444, Yeah, the C clamp would work, unfortunately, it can scratch up the caliper pretty good if something isn't placed between them, ask me how I know. Best of luck with your repairs
Looks good and will prob try it. Only issue I can think of is eventually if you use too much torque the nut will eventually strip out of the wood then spin freely. Maybe shove some JB weld in there first before compressing with the C clamp? Also ensure the wood is not soft like pine but a piece of oak or something.
Great idea and easy to make! My only suggestion is to use a drill press if you have one. when drilling the piece of wood. And to drill the bigger hole (countersink) first. Then complete the hole using the smaller bit. The bigger spade bit will have made a hole with the point that the smaller bit can follow.
Hello George, Thank you for commenting, kind words of encouragement, and advice. Yes, I should have drilled the countersink first so the paddle bit wouldn't dance around larger hole. A drill press would have been the right tool to use, for sure. Best of luck with your repairs!
Hello Armando, Thank you for commenting and words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello J DeWitt, thank you for commenting. I've used the c clamp myself. I should have started the video by saying if you don't have a tool that can be used to compress a brake piston, you can make your own. Then use anything but a c clamp to drive the nut into the piece of wood. My thought was that some people might not have a big c clamp in their tool box. Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared I didn't know how I was going to do it but knew someone on UA-cam would have a quick solution. My 2nd wheel was off and back on in about 7 minutes. :)
@@aussietim7974 Excellent, Tim, great to hear it saved you a bit of time, money, and headaches. If I remember correctly the concept came from a mechanic's tool made of steel I came across looking for a solution myself.
Hello 2012isRonPaul, Thank you for commenting and pointing that out. I should have mentioned to check the fluid level to make sure there is room for that fluid to go. In my case they were the original pads that I was replacing and no fluid had ever been added so the pistons simply returned to their original position and the fluid back to its normal level. Best of luck with your projects!
Been doing my own brakes this way for 40 years...and as long as you're not ignorant enough to say uh oh my brake fluid is about a 1/4" down from normal and top it off all will be good...also..makes me wonder how you know that... sounds like you've made a mess or 2 or 15... don't jump on this guy's case for showing people how to do it the right way...and I credit this guy for replying back to you with class...
Yup, that's another way it can be done. This is just one of many no mar methods. A block of wood and the clamp would achieve the same result. Best of luck with your repairs!
Hi Spencer, Thank you for commenting. Yeah, some caliper pistons need to be rotated during compression. I had an Acura Integra that was like that many years ago.
Hello دوونیای زانیاری, Thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!
Thanks for the info! I’m definitely going to need to make something like this pretty soon
Thank you for commenting, friend. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your repairs.
I used to use a "C" clamp to do this but sometimes it wouldn't stay in place. I was going to buy a spreader but figured one could be made easily. Did a search and found this video. Thanks!
Hi MickDundee444, Yeah, the C clamp would work, unfortunately, it can scratch up the caliper pretty good if something isn't placed between them, ask me how I know.
Best of luck with your repairs
Looks good and will prob try it. Only issue I can think of is eventually if you use too much torque the nut will eventually strip out of the wood then spin freely. Maybe shove some JB weld in there first before compressing with the C clamp? Also ensure the wood is not soft like pine but a piece of oak or something.
Hi Mapex311, Thank you for commenting and suggestions. Yeah, a harder wood is best with JB weld for added insurance.
Great idea and easy to make! My only suggestion is to use a drill press if you have one. when drilling the piece of wood. And to drill the bigger hole (countersink) first. Then complete the hole using the smaller bit. The bigger spade bit will have made a hole with the point that the smaller bit can follow.
Hello George, Thank you for commenting, kind words of encouragement, and advice. Yes, I should have drilled the countersink first so the paddle bit wouldn't dance around larger hole. A drill press would have been the right tool to use, for sure.
Best of luck with your repairs!
Great idea my friend, I'm making one for sure...thanks!
Hello Armando, Thank you for commenting and words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Nice little tool. I use a big C clamp like the other commenter said.
Hello J DeWitt, thank you for commenting. I've used the c clamp myself. I should have started the video by saying if you don't have a tool that can be used to compress a brake piston, you can make your own. Then use anything but a c clamp to drive the nut into the piece of wood. My thought was that some people might not have a big c clamp in their tool box.
Best of luck with your projects!
Was about to buy one but these is great ill make it thanks
Hello J.V Inc., Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Thanks for posting this it was very helpful.
Hi Tim, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your repairs :)
@@vbared I didn't know how I was going to do it but knew someone on UA-cam would have a quick solution. My 2nd wheel was off and back on in about 7 minutes. :)
@@aussietim7974 Excellent, Tim, great to hear it saved you a bit of time, money, and headaches. If I remember correctly the concept came from a mechanic's tool made of steel I came across looking for a solution myself.
I'm so making one this looks so much better than using a c clamp
Hello Fmiguelife, Thank you for commenting. It's super simple and handy to keep in your tool box.
Best of luck with your repairs!
Great Cheat Idea...Im gonna build me one.
Hello Joey, Thank you for commenting and kindness. It works great and takes a few minutes to make.
Best of luck with your repair.
Thanks
Hi Johnny, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your repairs.
Creative and simple
Hello Abraham 1985, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
What about rear caliper pistons?
Hello KorisnikBr1, Thank you for commenting. My vehicle uses drum brake in the back. What type of vehicle are working on?
Thanks for watching!
nice job, now you just need to find a pack of tissue papers and a paint shop to clean up all of that fluid overflow mess under the hood
Hello 2012isRonPaul, Thank you for commenting and pointing that out. I should have mentioned to check the fluid level to make sure there is room for that fluid to go. In my case they were the original pads that I was replacing and no fluid had ever been added so the pistons simply returned to their original position and the fluid back to its normal level.
Best of luck with your projects!
Been doing my own brakes this way for 40 years...and as long as you're not ignorant enough to say uh oh my brake fluid is about a 1/4" down from normal and top it off all will be good...also..makes me wonder how you know that... sounds like you've made a mess or 2 or 15... don't jump on this guy's case for showing people how to do it the right way...and I credit this guy for replying back to you with class...
@@rickbadessa4897 so ur mum isnt much of a class either?
Or you could just use a c clamp with the old pad
Hi Rob, thank you for commenting. You're right the c clamp I used to set the nut would have got the job done as well.
Best of luck with your projects.
That was the method i used, already had a g clamp so cost me zero dollars and zero time making a tool
The tool you need for calipers is already on your table. G clamp.
Yup, that's another way it can be done. This is just one of many no mar methods. A block of wood and the clamp would achieve the same result.
Best of luck with your repairs!
to make the tool he needs to push in his brake caliper he uses a tool that can push in his break caliper
Hi Spencer, Thank you for commenting. Yeah, some caliper pistons need to be rotated during compression. I had an Acura Integra that was like that many years ago.
wow
Hello دوونیای زانیاری, Thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!