CTA Tools 1455 Brake Piston Review

Worked to replace the brakes on my Honda Si but the tools bend a bit due to cheap production. They got the job done for a very low price, so no serious complaints.

This little tool works very well when used with a low speed 3/8" drive and a short extension. You can apply enough pressure to the plunger to screw it back in with minimal effort, in just a few seconds. If you have inverted calipers this is a great break in tool and it is solidly built Don't be fooled by the price this is a very good quality tool that fitted the 2005 Ford Freestyle pistons perfectly and worked better than I did I was hoping for. If you are considering more expensive tools for…

I was able to use this with a 1/2" to 3/8" female ratchet adapter to compress the rear pistons of my car's rear calipers. Changing the rear brakes on my car was a lot harder and longer than the front ones. However, they are not as hard/bad as drum brakes, so I have nothing to complain about. The rear brake pads on my car were a year and a half old, so this tool was difficult to use at first. This tool became easier to use the next day when the brake piston was "loosened" when changing the rotor