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brake caliper tool

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by DragnRidr85, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. DragnRidr85

    DragnRidr85 Well-Known Member

    Hey all. When replacing the front brake pads with new ones, does the '08 Lancer GTS require a brake caliper tool to reset the cylinder/piston back to "zero position" so the new pads will fit? I watched the RRM video and it seems like the guys just used a C clamp or something, but I just wanted to make sure that the stock caliper piston isn't threaded and so requires a special tool.

    Thanks!
     
    DragnRidr85, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't think so. I use a big C-clamp on my '04. The only vehicles I have done brakes on that took a tool is the newer mustangs, focus, kia forte...and I think that's all that I have personally done. If it does require a tool anything like the Ford's....be prepared for a lot of swearing and lost time.
     
    lancer2quick, Apr 20, 2011
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  3. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    i just used a hammer, the old brake pads, and some elbow grease.
     
    Jogenmaru, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. DragnRidr85

    DragnRidr85 Well-Known Member

    a hammer huh? lol i think I'll go with a c-clamp instead. don't wanna break something by accident
     
    DragnRidr85, Apr 21, 2011
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  5. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Well i just pushed really hard down on the hammer. I didnt beat it. That what I meant to say. lol
     
    Jogenmaru, Apr 21, 2011
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