A DIY Tool!!

[EDDYSW20]

Dear guys,

As you're aware, our lovely MR2 rear brake calipers have a self adjusting piston. These piston will readjust for the handbrakes as the brake pad wears off....

So, today I replaced the rear brake pad, discs and caliper from the 245. The best part is the tool I manufactured using a thick PVC pipe to readjust the piston back in. I thought it would be nice to share some photos.....

For info, rear piston need to be turned in, while the front needs to be pushed in.

Its a simple pipe, with castlings cut to fit into the pistons groove, and another end having slots for a screwdriver to add some 'grip'. Just turn the pipe, and the piston turns in.... without using pliers or wrenches or damaging the rubber boot!! I totally loved it..... Tool pakai buang!!

Photo shows the pipe slotted into the old caliper (already rosak one).

 

[andersen]

Not a bad idea, good tried. lol

I think I will made my self one ;-) I will uses Steel pipe XD

 

[Green06]

Hi Guys, its great to share ideas like this.......would be better if you would descirpt the pipe size so that others who wants to make one can find the right pipe size. Keep up the DIY spirit!!:vroam:

 

[EDDYSW20]

Nice to see that there are others interested in this 'pakai-buang-tool'.....

I do not recommend using a steel pipe cause it may scratch the piston, or tear the rubber boot around the piston. So, I still suggest sticking to the plastic pipe. You can use 20mm, buy the thick pipe though.... the thin one breaks easily.....

have fun guys!!

 

[skyline1241]

Not a bad idea, good tried. lol

I think I will made my self one ;-) I will uses Steel pipe XD

I also think so.
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