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Apebrains
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
If you've done a number of brake jobs, you know that spreading calipers can be a nightmare, even if you're careful. If not done precisely, it can end the job right there and require caliper replacement. The right tool can make a significant difference both in how careful you're able to be, and how physically difficult the task is to execute. While this tool is heavy, making it easier to use with two sets of hands, one person can not only employ this tool, but the tool is the absolute best of many different spreaders I've used. Further, it's built like a fortress and I have zero doubt that, unless I lose it, I'll never have to buy another one again. The expansion rate is slow and gentle, as it should be, but powerful, as the tool is very stout. The key to success is a few turns, then back off a hair and let the caliper relax, then repeat the process until the piston is completely retracted. Be patient, and you should have no trouble. The included caliper hangers are very helpful if you don't already have a set. I am very discerning with the tools that I use; I endorse this tool without reservation.
Robert
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2025
This tool came well packed in a cardboard box with foam insert. The main tool came with a pair of magnetically retained 'pads', a pair of gloves and a pair of caliper hangers.In the past I have often needed to use a c-clamp on stubborn calipers, and at times it was difficult to get the clamp positioned such that it applies uniform pressure on the correct access to retract the piston. This tool does a vastly superior job of ensuring that pressure is applied directly in the correct direction.I used a ratchet and socket to drive the tool in, although there is also a cross bar that can be used for calipers that are sliding freely. I do not recommend using an impact gun on this tool, it is far safer to take your time and use a ratchet - it was able to free up two fairly tight calipers with ease.The two caliper hangers are simple s-hooks, but they do a good job of keeping a caliper supported to ensure the flex hoses are not damaged when calipers are left to hang. These are a bonus - I usually have to use a bit of string (if I can find one!).Overall Verdict?Sturdy tool, good design, work well. I recommend this product.
GJA
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
This is a preliminary review before the use of this tool, based solely on the materials and build quality. I have a different style brake calliper spreader, which did not fit the two vehicles that I did a recent brake job on. I bought this as a second tool for my set and confirmed that it closes to a very narrow point which I think will fit even the smallest brake callipers. Once I use this on an actual break job, I will follow up, but for now, this product gets four stars from me.
Thomas Pomatico
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
Purchased this for a break job on my personal vehicle and it works just a described. Very sturdy, easy to use, saved me a bunch of time.
Connor VanVliet
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2025
Does exactly what you would expect and is packed very well. Product finish is nice and the product itself seems solid. Magnetic attachment of the plates allow removal for use on single piston calipers.I am not sure what purpose the included hooks serve, but can't complain about small extras.
Anonymous
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
Should have bought something like this long time ago. I've used it on a few brake jobs and it's a time saver over the c-clamp method.
anthony
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
works great! exactly what was needed, I normally would use a C clamp and a piece of wood to compress the brake calipers that i was working on but this truck had four pistons that worked diagonally with each other. this tool was perfect and compressed all at the same time.
JohnnyU
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2025
Heavy duty and well built. Made pushing in caliper pistons on my Boxster SOOOO easy!!Would buy again.
Teddy
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2024
This brake caliper tool is great to have in the toolbox as it makes a simple brake job ten times easier when you're doing it yourself. Even the S hooks alone are of great help instead of having to rig up some zip ties or bungee cords having the caliper bouncing around. The caliper tool is super heavy duty made of steel and protected with the thick coat of paint or something. The actual pads that press onto the caliper pistons have strong magnets that attach it to the main tool. It is foolproof to use. If you are good enough to change the brakes yourself and use this tool then you can figure this out without the instruction manual.It's heavy and it takes up a bit of space in the toolbox but it's definitely worth it for that one time you just need to get a brake job done without any minor inconveniences. Wish I had this many years ago!
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