"FJ80WaitinForaLSV8" (fj80waitinforalsv8)
10/17/2014 at 10:27 • Filed to: tools, DIY
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"FJ80WaitinForaLSV8" (fj80waitinforalsv8)
10/17/2014 at 10:27 • Filed to: tools, DIY | 1
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Just ordered a pair of these. Tired of using the crappy knob ones that always self destruct after 5 jobs. Can't beat made in the USA.
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I'll let you know how it works once I get it. They are $50 on Amazon but for some reason the link isn't showing up.
CalzoneGolem
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 10:30 |
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I didn't even know this was a thing. I've always used c clamps
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 10:32 |
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I don't seem to ever work on anything but single-piston jobbies, so I've never needed anything more than a simple C-clamp. ¯\(°_o)/¯
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> CalzoneGolem
10/17/2014 at 10:33 |
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yeah I've used c-clamps as well they get the job done too. I figured that I'll do enough brake jobs in my life that I might as well buy the right tool while I'm young.
Mattbob
> CalzoneGolem
10/17/2014 at 10:34 |
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same here. C-clamps work great.
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CalzoneGolem
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 10:35 |
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The right tool is always the best to have.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
10/17/2014 at 10:36 |
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The front brakes on the cruiser are dual piston. Even with 2 pistons they can't stop the truck worth a damn.
wabbalosthiskey
> CalzoneGolem
10/17/2014 at 10:37 |
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And as much as everyone wants to say "just use a c-clamp wtf" - Anyone that does this on a regular basis knows that a c-clamp on a brake caliper is about the most clumsy and awkward thing there is...
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CalzoneGolem
> wabbalosthiskey
10/17/2014 at 10:42 |
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I've never had an issue but I can certainly see how this tool is better. If my job was doing brakes I'd want one for sure.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> wabbalosthiskey
10/17/2014 at 10:47 |
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It depends on the caliper, and also technique. The ones on the front of a W-124 Benz are very easy. The ones on the front of a heavy half-ton 80s Chevy are much less so. W-123 Benz is somewhere in the middle. Couple that with about 7-8 wrong ways to use the clamp for every right one, and it just depends.
crowmolly
> wabbalosthiskey
10/17/2014 at 10:48 |
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It can work, but there are some calipers that spin when they retract. So that's out. Same with this press (even though I want one too!).
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> crowmolly
10/17/2014 at 10:56 |
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Never seen the type that spin. Would leaving the old pads in allow them to spin enough?
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crowmolly
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 11:01 |
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Don't know, I always used the tool.
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wabbalosthiskey
> crowmolly
10/17/2014 at 11:03 |
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The rotation sets the preload height for the e-brake, so it doesn't really have anything to do with resetting the hydraulics. Mostly just annoying when it rotates when you don't want it to, better to keep the movement isolated to just compression or just rotation, so these spreaders work well.
You can make one for less $$ with a LH/RH threaded rod coupling nut and two bolts, an extra ratchet wrench and two chunks of metal...but it's better and easier to just buy :P
MountainCommand
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 11:08 |
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I wish i could have gotten that one but i had to go with this set since my rear calipers have pistons that twist back.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> MountainCommand
10/17/2014 at 11:13 |
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That looks significantly more complicated - I hope I don't ever own a vehicle that these spin types.
desertdog5051
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 11:35 |
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I would buy that even if I did not use it. C clamp has always been my go to. But there is something satisfying when you hold a quality tool in your hand. USA made makes it even better.
BoulderZ
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 11:46 |
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Very nice! I may need to order something similar. I'm tired of the half-assed c-clamp approach. The notes from others on the spinning calipers makes me think I should check if I need the other set as well. I swapped the rear 280Z brakes to disc, using 300ZX rotors and 240SX calipers, and I could swear they were the twist-retract type...
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MountainCommand
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 12:04 |
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Its actually very very simple. All those disks are just for different sized pistons. You only end up using one. But its just like using a C clamp. It turns and pushes.
Usually, youll find that rear calipers have the spin pistons. At least on japanese cars ive come across.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> MountainCommand
10/17/2014 at 12:23 |
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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
NaturallyAspirated
> MountainCommand
10/17/2014 at 12:59 |
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Yeah, my '95 Taurus also had the twisty type pistons on the rear brakes. I used one of these cheapo tools, which worked but was kind of a pain. That set you posted looks a lot nicer.
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MountainCommand
> NaturallyAspirated
10/17/2014 at 14:09 |
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I was gonna get that tool actually, but couldnt confirm it worked for my car. Plus the reviews on amazon were dicey (punny!).
Yeah the set is all steel. So hopefully, with any luck, it should last.
Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/17/2014 at 17:53 |
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I'm like every one else here, I've got a c clamp and brake pad-sans lining in my tool box for spreading calipers.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/20/2014 at 16:15 |
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how did i not know this was a thing?
that's awesome
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> MountainCommand
10/20/2014 at 16:16 |
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It's the same on the Fusion/Milan/MKZ
My Milan has them on the rears.
Though those brake calipers were probably designed by Mazda for the Mazda 6 so....
KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
10/22/2014 at 12:03 |
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I'm dragging you to my garage to deal with the two piston LUCAS calipers on the S4.
Yes, the same Lucas that was started by Joseph Lucas, Prince of Darkness.