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πŸ”§ GEARWRENCH Disc Brake Piston Tool - 3163D: Efficient Solution for Brake System Maintenance Review

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Description of πŸ”§ GEARWRENCH Disc Brake Piston Tool - 3163D: Efficient Solution for Brake System Maintenance

Designed to rotate the parking-brake-activated PISTON back into the caliper cylinder when replacing worn pads on vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Color: Black. Made in Taiwan. Package Dimensions: 14.732 L x 5.08 H x 5.588 W (centimeters).

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Protect your wallet, your hands and your nerves

Less expensive than a full set and makes the job easier than a punch and safer than a flat head winder and definitely takes up less space in a tool box than a traditional piston tool set.

Pros
  • Absolutely Amazing!
Cons
  • Low maintenance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does what it's supposed to

We used it on our VW Jetta. This is the only way to easily rotate and insert the brake cylinder. I think we had to carve out two grommets to get it to fit, but that's because VW wanted their dumb calipers to be different from everyone else's.

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Vulgarity

Revainrating 3 out of 5

vw but hardly: Brake tool

If you have a Volkswagen Golf/Jetta A3 with rear discs then this tool will not fit as is, you will need to remove the 2 extra bosses it comes with will, and then yes That will do. I can't complain about the price of this tool. It's not bad at all for $35 less than the real vw tool.

Pros
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Fits

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Simple but effective!

I had my doubts but this little device worked as advertised. I just plugged it into my outlet and started bolting the caliper on a 2010 Honda Accord. No more going to Autozone to rent a tool and trying to hold it against the caliber while trying to screw in a piston. A must have for any shade tree mechanic.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Avoid sharpening

Get this device even at a great price. It requires too much inaccessible internal leverage to turn the plunger and this adapter won't stay in place - bleeding joints! I can fix most cars, but I'm not a professional by the way. I'm not sure if other cheaper brands work better, but as often as the brakes need to be changed (rear on a Jetta) it can be an advantage to just have them done somewhere. My pads shot almost 90K so I might have to do it 2x more if I'm lucky. The cost of replacement brakes

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other picks