[geewhiz]

Hey folks, its my first time changing out the rear pads. Does anyone know if I can substitute the "calipertool" with something else?


Below are some helpful links for rear pad replacement;
http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2925

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

I've also included pics of the tool.

 

[Lampoon]

Some people can manipulate needle nose pliers in there to screw it down.

The Borg tool is only $10 at your corner car parts store.

 

[Lampoon]

http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2925&highlight=borg+tool

 

[geewhiz]

Some people can manipulate needle nose pliers in there to screw it down.

The Borg tool is only $10 at your corner car parts store.

I've located one at Advanced Auto for rent. I'll buy one later I guess. (they say they're out.)

 

[Lampoon]

The rentals are the universal kits. Those work too.
I actually have one of those kits that they rent. Red box...

 

[geewhiz]

Its a nice kit for $100 but I'll return it for my money back.
Brakes are good to go now.

 

[Lampoon]

Harbor freight has the same kit for $60 usually....
I went ahead and invested in one.

 

[geewhiz]

I did find the "Borg" tool and bought it. Like you said $9.99.
I thought about keeping the rental set but, really, I don't need it. If I worked on other cars, more than thwe two, I might justify having one but...

 

[DG1239]

You can also use a C-clamp. Just place one of your old pads over the piston and tighten up. Just make sure your boot doesn't bulge out or else it could damage the boot.

http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1450&d=1287270292

That was taken pretty much directly from the "How to change brake pads/rotors thread."

 

[Lampoon]

David....the eBrake in the back has to be twisted in.
The C Clamp will work up front to open them up but not in back.

 

[DG1239]

Ohh okay, I haven't made it around to the back yet. I guess it's a good thing that I found this before I got half way into replacing my rear rotors.

 

[Lampoon]

I got the tool if ya wanna borrow it.
Did Darren call you? He called me asking for your number.