Caliper piston press tool

[Punjistick]

I just found out about caliper press/spreader tools. I always used a C-clamp or wedged a screwdriver in there to push the piston back. I'm thinking about picking one up but it seems there are a bunch of different ones. I think I would like one small enough for a rear caliper.

Does anyone use them? What do you recommend?

[Rambunctous]

Apiece of flat stock with a hole drilled in the middle with a bolt and nut will work fine. Make a small one for bikes, a big one for cars. You could even make one for dual pistons.

[golden chicken]

Channel locks.

The problem with c-clamps and other screw type piston pushers is the force multiplication. You cannot always feel the piston is stuck or a hose is partly blocked when you are screwing the piston home. If you squeeze with channel locks, you can feel when there is too much effort.

[xrocket21]

And then those motherfuckers you have to push and turn at the same time....

[SwiftTone]

How about tools to remove pistons? Anything out there that will prevent damage?

[number9]

And then those motherfuckers you have to push and turn at the same time....

You mean these guys? https://www.amazon.com/Spreader-Remo.../dp/B07GT1MNV6

These tools work really well.

How about tools to remove pistons? Anything out there that will prevent damage?

No personal experience but they do exist: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...xoCuZYQAvD_BwE

[nt650hawk]

compressor. with an air nozzle with a rubber hose on the end. i use different size wedges (sockets) to restrict the movement of the freed piston to allow the stuck piston to move. I'll sue a rag to catch the piston that is going to blow out. DO NOT use your finger to catch it. i can only imaging the pain or finger getting jammed between the caliper housing and piston in some assimilates.


my thoughts on this is if i can not easily press the piston back into it the caliper with you fingers it is time polish the piston. some people will buy new. I still have OE pistons and seals in on most of my bikes. If any seals have a tear, (usually the wiper seal) only then is when i'll replace the ring.

[golden chicken]

Just pump compressed air into the caliper and the piston will pop out. Or if you're prepared for the mess, uninstall the caliper and pads and pump the lever/pedal until it pops out.

[golden chicken]

And then those motherfuckers you have to push and turn at the same time....

I have the harbor freight set. It's served me well. In a pinch I'll use needle nose pliers.

[nt650hawk]

I have the harbor freight set. It's served me well. In a pinch I'll use needle nose pliers.

pipe wrench will be better at grabbing the piston. the Wrenches teeth bite deeply into the piston.

[golden chicken]

Haha, no, you use the needle nose pliers in the recesses in the face of the piston to turn it.

[Jim]

are you talking about something like these: https://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Br...4025571&sr=8-2

[SwiftTone]

No personal experience but they do exist: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...xoCuZYQAvD_BwE

When I rebuilt my Brembos the pistons were not hollow. They had some plastic cover looking thing that I couldn't figure out how to remove. The BMW rebuild kit included new pistons so I didn't mind destroying the old ones. anyone have experience with removing the middle cover of the piston?