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i thought it was insane for the price, but i used one my friend had... i think it's like impact guns taking wheels off, once you use one, you will not go back.
especially when you have to change pads on track when the temp of the car, pads, rotor and weather are all high.
+1 . . . A great time saving tool. I got mine from UUC (made by Girodisc)
That's fine for floating calipers, but not on 4/6 piston brakes.
I just use a set of channel locks (and a rag) to get the pad away from the face of the rotor. Then I use a heavy duty paint 1.5" wide paint scraper to work the pad back. No problems.
+1 on teh channel locks and a rag. That is all that is needed.
I use (2) 1.5" wide heavy duty scrapers. I push both pistons back at the same time on my 993 - works like a charm. Tying back the sensors is a good idea as well. Makes quick changeovers at the track much easier.
I bought one of those $212 tools from Craig years ago. It's a game changer when replacing pads. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Works beautifully every time.