A Caliper Reset Tool is a tool used to 'reset' the brake caliper piston on calipers with an integral handbrake system. The tool spins the piston while applying pressure to compress it enough to replace the old pads with newer thicker ones.
It is a tool to reset the piston on rear discs brakes
what is a caliper reset tool? never heard of one.calipers reset themselves when installed properly could b they are thinking of a C clamp
You have to get a special caliper reset tool. You can rent it from auto zone.
Front caliper pistons can be compressed by hand using a clamp on the old brake pad, etc. Rear caliper pistons on this model Mustang need to be "twisted" back into place using a special tool. Go to your local parts tool and ask for brake caliper reset tool and they should know what you mean. The idea here is that you use the special tool to turn the piston while applying force to push it back.
a brake caliper tool (really)
you can get the tool that removes the rear calipers from any autozone or advance auto parts. they rent it to you and you leave a deposit. the tool is designed to turn the caliper as it is being pushed in. if this tool is not used the caliper will fail.
You need a caliper tool and a ratchet. Caliper tool is a cube with prongs on it, a couple dollars at a parts store or online. Just turn the caliper tool and on the caliper and it will compress.
Jack up the car. Take off your tire. Find the bolt on the back of the caliper and take it off. This should release the caliper, pull the caliper off the disc. Now you should be able to take the pad out. Replace the pad. You'll need a special tool to reset the caliper. As the brakes wear down, the caliper gets tighter so the brakes still work. I'm not sure exactly what its called, but you can borrow one from auto zone. Follow the instructions that come with it to reset the caliper. Slide the caliper back over the disc. If it doesn't go on, you need to reset the caliper more. Put the relese bolt back in. Put your tire back on. Drive slowly and test the brakes. Hope that helps at least a little bit.
You will need special brake caliper tool such as a C-clamp to push back the piston on the caliper of a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
you will have to get a brake caliper tool. the rear caliper the center part turn or screws in with this tool
Yes. Brake caliper compression tool. Ratcheting calipers
you can buy a reset tool, or ask the mechanic to use his reset tool to change it. the tool cost $50.+