Do you, oh wise sages of the forum, believe that this tool: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35625
will perform the same function as the $150 BMW/Mini tool (part number 90-88-6-346-300, apparently) when it comes to pushing and turning the rear piston back into the caliper? Can anyone suggest an appropriate tool for this task? Thanks.

 

Here is one for the MINI-
MINI Brake Tool from Helix13.com

HMS 3030 * MINI Brake Tool * $94.95

Give Eric a call at 1-877-HELIX13

 

That looks like the one currently on sale at Harbor Freight stores till May 16 - and only $19.99. There was a discussion just yesterday on this board and reports that it works just fine. Lot No 40732

Steve

 

Here is the previous thread:

MCS Rear Brake tool rental / borrow?

and the link to the Harbor Freight tool

Harbor Freight

Hope that helps. Sure did on mine!

 

I have the Harbor Freight tool kit and it works like a charm! For $20 you can't beat it.

 

works well

 

Thanks for the pointers. I might just mention that the $19.99 price for the brake tool at Harbor Freight is in-store only and not on the Internet. The web site does include a list of store locations.

 

i've been doing the needle nose pliar thing for the past two years and it just sucks. as soon as i can get to HF i will. i change my pads way to much to not have one of these.

now if i could just find a pully belt tool for $20.