Brake Pad Spreader/Remover - Where to buy

skimobile · 08-17-2008, 04:35 PM

Like the title, where is the best (most reasonable) place to buy a brake pad spreader/remover online.
I'm running a Wilwood big brake kit with Cobalt GT Sport pads and would like a tool that would make it faster/simpler to change them out.
I've seen the pad spreader around but not sure where to purchase.
Thanks guys!

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MasterKwan · 08-17-2008, 09:00 PM

Well, you can use a screwdriver between the pad and the rotor. I have a pair of vise grips with flat ends on the jaws (for holding welding materials). I use that on my calipers.

ronemus · 08-18-2008, 09:43 PM

A large C-clamp will do the job well for little money.

Aegean93L · 08-19-2008, 05:59 AM

Sears sells pad spreaders/removers.

dunk · 08-19-2008, 08:37 AM

Most pad spreaders are designed for sliding calipers and won't work well on your Wilwood setup. I have the BSL6 front caliper. When I change pads I just open the bleeder and push the piston back in with my finger. I'm running a track car though, so I'll just leave the bleeder open for a little bit and let it gravity bleed any air bubbles that might have accumulated.

Duncan

Turn in Concepts · 08-19-2008, 09:34 AM

wiggle one pad out. Turn 90* with friction surface against rotor. Use as a lever to push pistons back.

Insert new pad.

NOW remove the second pad, turn 90* and use as a lever. insert new pad.

Mechie3 · 08-19-2008, 09:40 AM

My friend has the rubber padded quick grips. They work quite nicely and don't marr up nice mono-block calipers.

skimobile · 08-19-2008, 08:20 PM

Cool, thanks for the input guys.

Web Foot STi · 08-19-2008, 11:07 PM

Eastwood.com for your strange tools.

08-17-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
skimobile Scooby Specialist Member#: 92114 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westerly, RI Vehicle: 03 WRX (NAVY Camo) in"Special Ed." Run Group	Brake Pad Spreader/Remover - Where to buy Like the title, where is the best (most reasonable) place to buy a brake pad spreader/remover online. I'm running a Wilwood big brake kit with Cobalt GT Sport pads and would like a tool that would make it faster/simpler to change them out. I've seen the pad spreader around but not sure where to purchase. Thanks guys! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-17-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
MasterKwan Scooby Guru Member#: 98961 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black	Well, you can use a screwdriver between the pad and the rotor. I have a pair of vise grips with flat ends on the jaws (for holding welding materials). I use that on my calipers.

08-18-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
ronemus Scooby Newbie Member#: 124146 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: '17 Outback 2.5i Premium Tungsten	A large C-clamp will do the job well for little money.

08-19-2008, 05:59 AM	#4
Aegean93L Scooby Specialist Member#: 103162 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Central MA Vehicle: 04 RS Sedan PSM	Sears sells pad spreaders/removers.

08-19-2008, 08:37 AM	#5
dunk Scooby Guru Member#: 15359 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Fairfax, VA	Most pad spreaders are designed for sliding calipers and won't work well on your Wilwood setup. I have the BSL6 front caliper. When I change pads I just open the bleeder and push the piston back in with my finger. I'm running a track car though, so I'll just leave the bleeder open for a little bit and let it gravity bleed any air bubbles that might have accumulated. Duncan

08-19-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
Turn in Concepts Former Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	wiggle one pad out. Turn 90* with friction surface against rotor. Use as a lever to push pistons back. Insert new pad. NOW remove the second pad, turn 90* and use as a lever. insert new pad.

08-19-2008, 09:40 AM	#7
Mechie3 Scooby Guru Member#: 120152 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Indy	My friend has the rubber padded quick grips. They work quite nicely and don't marr up nice mono-block calipers.

08-19-2008, 08:20 PM	#8
skimobile Scooby Specialist Member#: 92114 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westerly, RI Vehicle: 03 WRX (NAVY Camo) in"Special Ed." Run Group	Cool, thanks for the input guys.

08-19-2008, 11:07 PM	#9
Web Foot STi Scooby Guru Member#: 39086 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2004 STi White	Eastwood.com for your strange tools.