I know it's sorta of silly to be this pumped up about something like this, but this tool completely saved my brake job. I was having a really hard time compressing the rear piston so I could fit the caliper back over the rotor with the new pads installed. It just wasn't working. But my Acura forum buddies told me prior to get this, so when we couldn't get the piston collapsed enough just with the tools we had, we used this and it worked incredibly well. It attaches to the end of a ratchet extender. Then you line it up with the indents on the piston, use the ratchet as you would normally and the piston collapses. If I didn't have this tool, not only would I have not been able to completely the new brake job, but I wouldn't have been able to get the caliper back on the old parts because it was not compressed enough. So I basically am not sure what I would have done without this tool. It was the best money I've spent on something so obscure, but SO vitally important.
This did the job. I used the side of the cube with the 4 notches at each corner. Just attach to a 3/8' ratchet w/ extension, fit this cube in the caliper piston notches, and then turn clockwise while pushing in. It took me minute to realize it was working and then give it the full beans but once i did worked great. Again no other tools required except 3/8' ratchet w/ extension - i think i used an 8" extention, but anything over 4" should be fine so you have room to turn the ratchet. Must PUSH while tightening ratchet.
Works well as an all around tool for an assortment of rear disc brake applications, in my case a Chevrolet HHR Super Sport. It is 3/8'' drive for easy screwing down of the disc brake piston necessary on newer cars without shoe type drum inside the rotor like for example older Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays. Decent quality associated with Lisle tools however made in China for those that would want to know origin of manufacturer as I do.
I've always gotten by doing brake jobs with needle nose pliers on those twist turn rear pistons some cars have. It was it was so rare to actually come across one of those calipers, as mostly all the family cars are Toyotas, Kias, or Hyundais. I had to do all four corners on my brother's Honda and I just didn't want to mess around any more and picked up this brake dice. Very convenient and fits several sizes of calipers. This fit his Honda Accord perfectly and made it a breeze to get the rear piston back in to the caliper.
This is the perfect tool I needed to change the brakes on my wife’s cx5! When you are using it just don’t over do it and take your time! This tool provides plenty of grip and will get the job done easily if you take your time and don’t try to make it more complicated than it really is. Example the first side I was trying to force things when all I needed to do was slow down and allow the tool to get a grip and then turn without trying to use it as a socket!
Works as advertised and appears to be a high quality product. Just ensure the metal prongs are fully seated during each rotation of the brake piston as some reviewers complain about the product (not just this brand but others also) when in reality it is due to 'operator error'.
I used this on my Prius rear caliper pistons. It did the job without any problems. You need to push in hard while turning with a 3/8" ratchet. You need some strength and finesse to hold the caliper while pressing and turning the tool. Not a problem for any able mechanic.
I was a bit hesitant for the price. However, it works AMAZINGLY! I ended up marking which side goes for which vehicle i own. Makes it a lot faster instead of having to find the correct one every wheel. Safes you a few minutes. Works so Well. Best investment yet.
I needed this for an old car. It slipped out of the caliper a few times, but did the job. You can't change brakes on some cars without it. This was the right price, came fast and its been sitting around for several years and doesn't have rust on it.
Life-saver tool. I've seen people suggest trying to use pliers, etc. Crazy. I would never have gotten my brake pistons to move without this tool. I could quibble with the quality, but it is good enough to be a good solution to a big problem.
Jacqui Cooper
Incredibly useful, helped me get a job done that couldn't have been done without it.
I know it's sorta of silly to be this pumped up about something like this, but this tool completely saved my brake job. I was having a really hard time compressing the rear piston so I could fit the caliper back over the rotor with the new pads installed. It just wasn't working. But my Acura forum buddies told me prior to get this, so when we couldn't get the piston collapsed enough just with the tools we had, we used this and it worked incredibly well. It attaches to the end of a ratchet extender. Then you line it up with the indents on the piston, use the ratchet as you would normally and the piston collapses. If I didn't have this tool, not only would I have not been able to completely the new brake job, but I wouldn't have been able to get the caliper back on the old parts because it was not compressed enough. So I basically am not sure what I would have done without this tool. It was the best money I've spent on something so obscure, but SO vitally important.
Laraib Khan
Worked on 2016 Mazda 3 2.5 (Japan made)
This did the job. I used the side of the cube with the 4 notches at each corner. Just attach to a 3/8' ratchet w/ extension, fit this cube in the caliper piston notches, and then turn clockwise while pushing in. It took me minute to realize it was working and then give it the full beans but once i did worked great. Again no other tools required except 3/8' ratchet w/ extension - i think i used an 8" extention, but anything over 4" should be fine so you have room to turn the ratchet. Must PUSH while tightening ratchet.
Shannon Kilfoil-Russo
A must for rear disc brake pad replacement without a a drum type shoe emergency brake.
Works well as an all around tool for an assortment of rear disc brake applications, in my case a Chevrolet HHR Super Sport. It is 3/8'' drive for easy screwing down of the disc brake piston necessary on newer cars without shoe type drum inside the rotor like for example older Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays. Decent quality associated with Lisle tools however made in China for those that would want to know origin of manufacturer as I do.
Elizabeth Hocog
Finally bought one after years of working on brakes
I've always gotten by doing brake jobs with needle nose pliers on those twist turn rear pistons some cars have. It was it was so rare to actually come across one of those calipers, as mostly all the family cars are Toyotas, Kias, or Hyundais. I had to do all four corners on my brother's Honda and I just didn't want to mess around any more and picked up this brake dice. Very convenient and fits several sizes of calipers. This fit his Honda Accord perfectly and made it a breeze to get the rear piston back in to the caliper.
Adella Barnum
Great tool! Would recommend it to everyone
This is the perfect tool I needed to change the brakes on my wife’s cx5! When you are using it just don’t over do it and take your time! This tool provides plenty of grip and will get the job done easily if you take your time and don’t try to make it more complicated than it really is. Example the first side I was trying to force things when all I needed to do was slow down and allow the tool to get a grip and then turn without trying to use it as a socket!
Robin Guillory Franks
Saved the day on the rear brake replacement on a 2010 Toyota Prius
Works as advertised and appears to be a high quality product. Just ensure the metal prongs are fully seated during each rotation of the brake piston as some reviewers complain about the product (not just this brand but others also) when in reality it is due to 'operator error'.
Maria Vallejo
Lisle disk brake piston tool
I used this on my Prius rear caliper pistons. It did the job without any problems. You need to push in hard while turning with a 3/8" ratchet. You need some strength and finesse to hold the caliper while pressing and turning the tool. Not a problem for any able mechanic.
Brad Ailani Bradshaw
Great little square. Makes life easy when doing brakes.
I was a bit hesitant for the price. However, it works AMAZINGLY! I ended up marking which side goes for which vehicle i own. Makes it a lot faster instead of having to find the correct one every wheel. Safes you a few minutes. Works so Well. Best investment yet.
Pierre Francois Du Plessis
Necessary tool
I needed this for an old car. It slipped out of the caliper a few times, but did the job. You can't change brakes on some cars without it. This was the right price, came fast and its been sitting around for several years and doesn't have rust on it.
Marvin Mesa Midem
Life saver
Life-saver tool. I've seen people suggest trying to use pliers, etc. Crazy. I would never have gotten my brake pistons to move without this tool. I could quibble with the quality, but it is good enough to be a good solution to a big problem.