locknut wrench for screwing caliper piston back in?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Abeness, Aug 30, 2004.

  1. Abeness

    Abeness Guest

    Is this a commonly available tool? If so, is it really necessary, what
    size is required for a '94 Civic, and where can I get it? In my old
    Pontiac, all that was needed was a C-clamp to get the sucker back in,
    and I don't have experience with locknut wrenches.

    Abe
     
    Abeness, Aug 30, 2004
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  2. Abeness

    E. Meyer Guest

    Many people use a needle nosed pliers. Push in on the piston while you turn
    it.
     
    E. Meyer, Aug 30, 2004
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  3. Abeness

    Abeness Guest

    Exactly the answer I was looking for--as long as I won't cause problems
    down the road if the face gets scored a little, that is, as might be
    expected when trying to use a needle-nosed pliers for such a task.

    Thanks.
     
    Abeness, Aug 30, 2004
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  4. Abeness

    E. Meyer Guest

    A little scoring or scratching on the face should not be a problem. Be
    careful to not damage the rubber boot around the piston.
     
    E. Meyer, Aug 30, 2004
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  5. Abeness

    Seth Guest

    I bought a cube with different patterns on it that fits my socket wrench at
    CarQuest for $12.
     
    Seth, Aug 30, 2004
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  6. Abeness

    Abeness Guest

    Right. Thanks.
     
    Abeness, Aug 30, 2004
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  7. Abeness

    Abeness Guest

    Good to know. Thanks.
     
    Abeness, Aug 30, 2004
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  8. Abeness

    motsco_ _ Guest

    ==========

    In Canada they sell the universal tool at NAPA and Princess Auto,
    Probably Canadian Tire, and others. It's a little metal cube with
    several variations on the faces.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Aug 30, 2004
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  9. Abeness

    Abeness Guest

    I'll look for this. Thanks.
     
    Abeness, Aug 30, 2004
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