🔧 Cal-Van Tools 700 Brake Pad Spreader - Universal Solution for Brake Pad Adjustment and Expansion Review

2 bolt threads a little rough. I'm sure it will get better with use. I applied some anti-seize zinc. Install calipers on my Expedition and my daughter's Impala. Aside from the slightly coarse threads, this thing works like a charm.

Works great, a must for truck jobs. The only complaint I have is that the part that gets wider or smaller to accommodate a different size caliper has a hard time moving back and forth. I had to use a hammer to open it fully. I plan on putting some lube on and hope it makes it easier to move. Even if not, it's definitely worth it. I used it in Silverado and F-150.

I used them on calipers but I don't think I used them for their intended purpose. I used it to compress a dueling piston caliper BEFORE unscrewing the caliper pins and removing the caliper from the rotor. I have used in conjunction with the C-Clamp to evenly compress the pistons. I need to figure out how to keep the jaws from rotating. Maybe some Q Bond? This job would be perfect if the jaws didn't rotate, instead I did it with some careful patience and counterbalance. Of course I don't think I