Brake caliper piston tool
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Brake caliper piston tool
Can I use the usual parts house disc brake caliper compressor tool on my C-6 Z-51?
#2
Melting Slicks
just use a small c-clamp...
#4
Pro
C-Clamp with old pads. Turn the pads around so the pad material is against the piston(s) and use the C-Clamp to push them back (make sure your brake reservoir cap is off and you remove a bit of fluid from it or it may overflow. Use a C-Clamp like in the photo I've attached (I probably bought it at Home Depot).
#5
Senior Member since 1492
C-Clamp with old pads. Turn the pads around so the pad material is against the piston(s) and use the C-Clamp to push them back (make sure your brake reservoir cap is off and you remove a bit of fluid from it or it may overflow. Use a C-Clamp like in the photo I've attached (I probably bought it at Home Depot).
the C clamp is on the floor.
#6
Le Mans Master
To actually answer your question, yes.
#8
Pro
Thread Starter
I noticed you're installing vented rotors. Is yours a Z51 also? I've got to get some rotors/pads. I can go with the OEM, ACDelco, or was looking at Centric rotors which appear to be good quality and are at a decent price. What route did you go? What pads did you go with?
#9
Le Mans Master
Drilled rotors and ceramic pads from Auto Zone. $400.00 for all 4 corners
#10
Pro
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Do you remember the brand name on the parts or were they just AutoZone? How did they work out? Satisfied?
#11
Pro
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Do you remember the brand name on your pads and rotors? What do you think about them? Did they work out okay? How long ago did you do the brake job?
#13
Le Mans Master
Both work very well for street driving
#14
Melting Slicks
I think I have $380 into my setup on the GS, and I believe the Z51 stuff should be slightly cheaper. Rockauto was where I got mine from.