Disc Brake System: Tools and Equipment

BASIC SERVICE
- Jack or lifting device.
- Safety stands.
- Lug nut wrench.
- Wire cutter (for removing cotter pins).
- Large C-clamp (for compressing the caliper piston).

Compressing The Caliper Piston:

- Complete set of combination wrenches or sockets.
- Elastic cord or wire (for supporting calliper once it is removed).

Suspending The Caliper:

- Wire brush.
- Bleeding device;
- Pressure bleeder or
- Vacuum bleeder or
- One-man brake bleeder kit or
- Length of clear plastic hose (3/16 inch ID) and a glass jar.

Brake Bleeding Setup:

- Suction bulb (for removing brake fluid from reservoir).
- Drip pan.
- Clean shop towels.
- Torque wrench (0-120 lb. ft.)
- Disc brake micrometer (for measuring rotor thickness).



- Dial indicator (for measuring lateral runout).





IF CALIPER REBUILDING IS NECESSARY:

Removing The Piston:

- Source of compressed air and air nozzle (for removing piston).

Installing The Caliper Boot:

- Emery cloth (for cleaning inside of caliper).