OldStuff74
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Does anyone have the center to center and hole size for the adjusting holes in the rear piston? I want to make a tool to turn it back when I replace the pads. I am sure a properly held tool will be better than a pair of pliers.
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What are the required dimensions for a Spyder rear brake piston adjusting tool?
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CrazyCooter
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EdMat
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Nope, the ones HF has do not fit. That's the problem with a lot of the sets. The one I got from BajaRon was well worth the money.
BajaRon
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We have not yet found a kit that will work on the Spyder. That's why we made our tool. I'm not saying there isn't one out there. But we have customers call all the time saying they got such & such kit, either purchased or borrowed from their auto parts store, with all these different adapters and none of them worked.
I'm sure if someone finds a compatible alternative, they will post it here on Spyderlovers.
I'm sure if someone finds a compatible alternative, they will post it here on Spyderlovers.
TheMariner
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and remember, turn the piston clockwise (when looking at the front face with the holes in it) to screw it back in. Turn it the wrong way, the piston will pop out of the caliper and there will be much wailing & gnashing of teeth.
OldStuff74
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I do appreciate the replies and thank you all. I am sure the tool from BajaRon is the simplest way to go, but by the time I pay $30.00 for the part and then $20.00 for USPS, and convert it to Canadian $, it it almost as much as the pad set, so this is why I am looking for the proper dimensions. I am sceptical there is a kit out there that has a match. BRP are very good at making things just a little different and not sharing information.
BajaRon
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Shipping should be somewhat less than $20.00 depending on where you are in Canada. If you call the shop we can give you an exact amount. But I get it. International shipping has gotten ridiculous since Covid. Rates have skyrocketed and service has plummeted. Which is true of many things. Including our costs for making this tool. We could probably have it made in China for 1/2 the price. But I hate doing that.
Snoking1127
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Woodaddict
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been turning and turning clockwise to push piston back in. Pad near piston was at 1mm or just under. Never rotated piston counterclockwise, but its not going back. So just push hard into it while turning clockwise? They should have made just a little bit more travel on that
Jetfixer
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Yes. When that pad is worn that low, it can be hard to catch the first thread to continue screwing in the piston.
Woodaddict
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Got it back in. I now have a blister on my hand from pushing the needle nose pliers real hard. Never had it stop going clockwise, but had enough space to put back together. Does the thread travel ever stop clockwise?
BajaRon
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You have my Great Respect, dear sir. To get that puck back in with needle nose pliers is a manly feat for sure!
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