I am shopping for a rear brake caliper tool. the one that will screw my piston back into caliper. Does anyone know the size of the disc that would be used on the hand drive. I'm trying to save a couple of bucks and considering purchasing a kit on ebay for around 20.00 they come with 10-12 discs but not sure if anyone of they will fit. Would appreciate any help, thanks

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271313627864...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

thank you for responding, link you sent me is for a Gen 1 Mini I have a 2009 Mini.

 

Same tool - I use it on my 2011

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...-pc-61381.html

 

If you don't want to purchase one, you can rent one from autozone or oreillys for a modest deposit, once you return the tool you get your deposit back. I did that for my brake job on an 08 MCS Hardtop and it worked great.

 

This is the kit I used. http://www.harborfreight.com/disc-br...-pc-63264.html

 

I have a small cube that I bought from Car Quest. Each side of the cube has a square hole for a 3/8" extension and either 2 or 4 pegs. Once you figure out which side has the proper pegs to engage the face of the piston, you push and spin on the ratchet to turn it.

I also figured out it is easier for me to remove the rotor and bolt the caliper back on the hub. Sometimes it takes a decent amount of force to help retract the system.

Have fun,
Mike

 

+1--5 bucks at PepBoys. Works great.

Gary

 

Kit from AZ doesn't fit my R53. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4320714

 

Rent the tool from O'riely and they will put a a $75 hold on your charge card and issue a $75 credit when returned.

 

harbor freight has a great kit for about $35-40 that is a perfect fit.
coupons and a free gift sweeten the deal.
ISAMIN

 

It can be done with a needle nose and a simple wood clamp. You remove the cup from the wood clamp portion that turns so that it fits in the hole/depression of the caliper plunger. Arrange the plunger so that you have the holes at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Put the clamp into the # 9 hole/depression, tighten just a little and then use the needle nose in 12 and 6 to turn clockwise. Repeat process until the plunger is retracted.

Yes is is a PIA but it will do the job.