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Old 06-26-2010, 11:48 PM
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I got the caliper tool from harbor freight for less than $30. Used is on over 5 brake jobs now and still works like a charm. no force needed as it has a plate that pushes against the caliper to push the piston in as you turn.

which tool? tha cube? or

Astro Pneumatic 7860 11-Piece Caliper and Brake Service Tool Kit


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Old 06-27-2010, 01:19 AM
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besides for autozone, where else can i rent a cube or the amazon kit????

these dam rear calipers turned this job into a real pita
I bought my cube at Sears. I think it was less than $10. I've seen them at all of the parts stores, NAPA, O'Reilly's, Advance etc. I don't know if and of them rent or loan, I never asked.
 
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Old 06-27-2010, 08:24 PM
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thanx for the response

I found both tools, Cube and the Harbor frieght kitt at the local autoparts store....It was easy! just let the bleeder bleed a bit...

Thanx folks!
 
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