I managed to change my Brembo pads without nicks or scratches just by using a C clamp and padding the caliper with rags/cut up t-shirts.

 

I've always used a C clamp to compress pistons. Sometimes you have to use it with the old pad still in there, but it works.

 

For the ulitmate tool check this out... but damn expensive. Go to the bottom of the page.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/StopTech/consumables.htm

 

^^great find^^ you're right, it is pretty expensive though, but most "specialty tools" are. i think a tool like that would be most beneficial for those with BBk's (as in >4 pistons). for the tool from snap-on, i'll just put it between the brake pads to spread the pistons.

 

C-clamp. Inexpensive, easy to use and can be used for other things besides just the brakes.

 

How much does that Snap-On tool cost? That Stoptech tool is really cool but pricy.

 

Here is a pretty cool one on Ebay.
It's Air tool though http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Air-G...ayphotohosting
Here is same tool with diff package
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pneum...ayphotohosting

 

the one i linked to is the same exact thing as the Snappy one. You can probably get one from harbor freight for $30



JOKER: that's a pneumatic one for the rear twisting calipers on some cars because it can be quite the pain in the *** to hold the tool while turning the end with a wrench, especially if the piston doesnt want to move.
-GP-

 

the snap-on is about $46 plus shipping...not bad.

 

Got any links for the snap-on one to buy?

 

HERE YOU GO!

 

 

Oh yeah it is pneumatic. But it's not for the rear only. It pushes with a trigger compressing the piston and if you need you can also turn it for the rear pistons.

Pretty cool tool.