The Project Pad

Time to do the brake rotors/pads on the Farmenwagen, figure this time I'll buy the proper tool instead of just using some needle-nose pliers to push and twist the piston back into the caliper. Find I'm willing to risk less out here since we're so far from the city.

A few tools came across my radar, thought I'd poll the group before I decide. Maybe my choice will be confirmed, or perhaps I'll be able to avoid buying overpriced and/or shitty tools with a recommendation I hadn't considered.

$45 + shipping
http://www.metalnerd.com/catalog/produc ... 6138fb5334


$40 + shipping
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-pa ... pbk-11pcs/


$24 + shipping
https://www.amazon.ca/8milelake-12pcs-D ... iston+tool

I have option 2. Its never failed me.

Thanks Kenny, good to know. My brother has the same kit, and it does seem to work well.

So far, I'm leaning toward the one off Amazon since I won't have to deal with cross border shipping thru ECS & UPS (which would probably double the cost in fees).

Those are good for the rear, but I like these for spreading pads and then spreading the front pistons.

Greg W.

I have the amazon kit and I love it. I did have to shave down the pins on one of the adapters for my B5 S4 rear calipers but it worked great. I also like having a decent kit around in case I need to do brakes on someone else's vehicle.

Nateflix56 wrote:I have the amazon kit and I love it. I did have to shave down the pins on one of the adapters for my B5 S4 rear calipers but it worked great. I also like having a decent kit around in case I need to do brakes on someone else's vehicle.

Awesome, just ordered it and for less than $35 it'll be delivered by Thursday. To me, that beats going into Princess Auto (aka Harbor Freight) and paying $80 off the shelf, just for the convenience factor.

PRY4SNO wrote:Thanks Kenny, good to know. My brother has the same kit, and it does seem to work well.

So far, I'm leaning toward the one off Amazon since I won't have to deal with cross border shipping thru ECS & UPS (which would probably double the cost in fees).

I bought mine local when I lived in Calgary. paid $60 cdn if I remember. came in handy on the both the B5 and UrS4.

I have option 2, and also a HF kit... both work as intended. The issue I ran into w/ the HF unit was that the slip ring that attached the end that engages w/ the caliper piston to the threaded rod bent/broke... so it wouldn't twist the head, only compress. I ended up having to weld the two together. Not the end of the world, but the scwhapen is a tad bit beefier in that department.

I have option 3, been good for me.

This is my trusty go to for calipers w/out built in emergency brakes.

https://store.snapon.com/Disc-Brake-Too ... 51225.aspx

I also have a set similar to Option #3. I think I actually got my kit from KMS Tools for around $25. Has worked well for me so far.

I have the red Amazon kit except if you have friends at AutoZone, you'll find this is what they rent out. I am there ALL THE TIME so when I got my $20 reward on my account I offered to buy their used rental tool for $15 with the reward and they obliged. Awesome kit!