FreeTec 22pcs Heavy Duty Disc Brake Caliper Tool Set
FreeTec 22pcs Heavy Duty Disc Brake Caliper Tool Set and Wind Back Kit for Brake Pad Replaceme
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| Weight: | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 32.5 x 6 x 22 cm; 2.6 Kilograms |
| Brand: | FreeTec |
| Model: | FT4001 |
| Manufacture: | freebirdtrading |
| Dimensions: | 32.5 x 6 x 22 cm; 2.6 Kilograms |
The tools seem OK for the price. As long as the push plate doesn’t bend they should work OK. Down side… The case is poor. The adaptors don’t stay put so when I opened the case it was a miss match of chaos! I’ll likely just pike them in to a box which is a pain.
It was easy to use. Adapter plates for many different makes of car. It appears to be very well made. Also great value for money. As I’ve saved a fortune on garage labour cost.
Recommended as a very handy tool for the shed. Not a everyday used tool but essential when needed.
Great kit, and whilst I only used some of the bits, it was key in making sure the job was done properly and professionally… This was easy to use, and pushed the caliper piston back properly and safely, worth adding to the tool collection.
This is the best brake pad removal tool I’ve ever used it pushes back the piston with ease comes with numerous attachments and sizes I’ve used it on 3 different cars already its a lot better and easier than my old brake pad removal tool that you had to strain to push back the brake cylinder with this tool it pushes the cylinder all the way back without using much strength
Purchased two cheaper car specific tools before this one. Neither of the previous ones fitted.This one worked a treat and has loads of adapters fir other makes, also much better built than previous ones I tried . Great value for money.
Got this to wind back the rear callipers on the wife’s Audi A3 2012.
Its fairly obvious which adapter fits your type of callipers well. If you’re stuck, get onto YouTube and you’ll soon be on your way.
Some reviews have said that bits of the kit bent under use. I really don’t know how that would be possible unless your calliper is seized and you’re being a total toolbag with a hammer and length of pipe to put severe pressure on the gear.
This is a good bit of kit which will last for years
No problems what so ever with this product. Great case, good selection of adaptors, nice touch having a pair of gloves included (not great for working on cars but they are a bonus). The only thing I think I would like to see is having the ends of the bars be removable so you could put a longer bar in there for extra stiff callipers. I used these on my VW Passat with no issues.
I have changed pads before although on older cars and was able to simply push the pistons back into the calipers without a special tool. The ones on my Golf Mk 6 need winding back and this was easy using this special tool set. Having dealt with the pad change I am of the opinion that such a tool is a MUST and without this pushing back the pistons would be close to impossible!
Struggled to push back the piston on my brake calipers on my Honda Civic, Ordered this set which has a comprehensive range of different sized discs, and a tool press for both left and right calipers. the set looks strong and well made.
I selected the disc which best fitted the groves on the caliper piston, followed the instructions supplied and just turned the handle on the press and the piston pushed back with ease.
It was delivered as I was doing the disc and pad change on my car. Couldn’t have arrived at a better time. Great piece of kit. I’d never used one before but it was a breeze to use as I had previously watched a YouTube video. Works perfect on a Peugeot 508 rear brake calliper. It effortlessly winds the piston back in seconds. Just remember to remove some brake fluid from the reservoir first as the level rises as the pistons are squeezed in.
Did what I needed from it but was a bit of a hassle getting it to work initially. There are no instructions on how to use it but to be honest it is fairly easy to work it out. The problem I had was that the caliper piston had come very far out and I couldn’t fit the tool onto it and get purchase to wind it back in. Adding the correct fitment makes the tool quite long and I couldn’t get the whole tool onto the piston and also behind the caliper body to give it leverage. But with a bit of mucking about it did work and I wouldn’t have been able to finish the job without it. Plus the gloves are a nice touch but really only usable once.
I have had Sealey and Draper versions of this kit – upwards of 60/80, and in my opinion the kits are exactly the same.
My only criticism is that the box they come in does not keep the adapters in there respective places. Each time you open the kit, you will find 75% of the contents loose and falling out on you. For the price of the kit, this doesn’t bother me personally – but it might be a deal breaker for some.
The box holds the components in their places, but its plastic is soft and wears quickly, allowing things to rattle around after just a few cycles of use. It is good enough for hobbyist use, but might become annoying for a professional.
The metal used for the tools is simple steel, and will rust if allowed to become damp, but an occasional wipe over with an oily rag should help preserve them. The key numbers and letters on the adaptors correspond to their locations in the box, but not always to the list on the printed instruction sheet that is included – some common sense is required in selecting the tool for the job.
I used the four pin adaptor (E) on the rear calipers of an NC MX5, and it made life so very easy, just remembering to add a touch of brake fluid as a lubricant to allow the piston to rotate freely within the dust seal bellows (having previously gently swept off all dust with a soft brush and vacuum cleaner, NOT an air line).