For years I've been using a big screw driver and a pair of slip joint pliers with cushioned jaws to replace brake pads. With too much time on my hands I'm thinking of maybe trying this spreader.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-...d-pad-spreader


My search did not find any comments on the Lisle 29100 four piston brake spreader. Anybody here have any experience with this thing? TIA

 

I've got one, I like it and I use it all the time. I also have this one, which I got first:

OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader

That one is good, but not good for pushing the pistons back after the pads are pulled.

With the Lisle, I can start the pads moving to make them easier to pull, and then pull teh pads and use it to push the pistons back before putting in the new pads. I like it.

 

I've had one of these for many years. $$$ may be over kill, but I used to change different pad compounds a lot at track.
https://www.girodisc.com/Caliper-pis...er_p_5970.html

 

That girodisk one will buy a lot of pliers and screwdrivers :-)

 

I have never actually used one of the Girodisc spreaders, but a friend showed me his and it certainly is a substantial tool ready to take on very large calipers. I wonder if clearance under the fender is an issue if there isn't much wheel droop.
Ray, I'll bet if you consider the dollars per pound the Girodisc spreader closes the gap to some of the other gizmos out there.

 

I have the Lisle 29100. It works more or less pretty well. It's not very stout meaning it bends a bit under load and it's max opening/spreading is about 3mm short of fully compressing the pistons on the Porsche calipers I have used it on....but I continue to use it and it does the job better than anything else I have found.

This is the one I have:

But that Girodisc spreader...wow!!!

 

If you are interested in the Girodisc spreader, I have one that I would like to let go.

 

I've been using the ratcheting type for years.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-lang-par...er/lng279~lng/

 

++ for the Girodisc spreader. It is too expensive, like most great tools. I've used it for years. When you have those damn ceramic discs, it holds them in place. All you have to do is have one of those drop out when the brakes are hot at the track, and you'll lose hours waiting for them to cool so you can wiggle it back in place.

 

What r u asking for the Girodisc tool?

 

Bringing this one back up. Are there any other pad spreaders to consider besides the giro disc or lisle? The ratcheting type and screw type I have used before but they seem to take alot of time vs the plier type.

 

I am pretty happy with my Lisle

 

I always liked the Hazet 4971-1 or the Baum Tools 1023/4, especially if you're already crossing the $100/$150 territory.

 

Any recommendations for 991.1 GT3 brake pad spreader (one that works with 6-pistons)?

 

I don't think they're designed as piston specific, the thought is that you'd use a spreader with the brake pads still in the caliper. If necessary, you'd just tape up the spreader spatulas, or use a piece of carboard between the spreader and the pads to avoid marring the pad surface