Customer Reviews

Danaher Tool Group KDS41540 Rear Brake Caliper Set - 11 Piece

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I purchased this kit to work on my 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. It mentions in the description that this kit is for rear brake pistons that need to be turned to be pushed back, but it will work just fine with other types as well. An adapter is included to allow for this without damaging the pins.

The quality of this kit is top notch. Everything from the tool to the case is high quality. The latches and hinges on the case are sturdy and feel unlikely to break. The adapters fit well, and the magnet built into the end of the tool is powerful enough to hold things together, but not so powerful that you need to pry the pieces apart. The inclusion of instructions on the inside of the case lid is a nice touch.

I found this tool to be vastly superior to the AP kit I had before and the Harbor Freight kit that I have/had. I snapped the HF in half and bent the AP tool trying to push back one of the pistons in my car, while the K-D had no issues with the same piston. The price difference may be substantial, but the first time you can't get the cheaper tool to work and you need to walk to the parts store, it's money well spent.

My '03 Mustang GT, I bought new over 7 years ago finally needed new rear pads. I had replaced the fronts over a year ago. The Rear Caliper pistons, don't just PUSH in like the fronts, they have to TWIST, and be PUSHED. The reason for this is the Park Brake is part of the caliper. Well, I've heard you can use Pliers, or this LITTLE Block you can buy at the part store. Neither would work, so I returned the Block and searched and searched, for a REAL Brake Tool. Finally I bought this one. And I'm glad I did! It was still TOUGH using it, getting the pistons back in. But it worked GREAT, and had a positive feel. I didn't have to worry about damaging anything. And I felt secure using it. Maybe 7 years is the reason it was soo hard to get the pistons back in. But, with two Mustangs, this tool is going to pay for itself, and I think it already has. It works with MANY makes and Models. So, I don't know how others could do it with just Pliers or that little Block, beside the chance of the damage they can cause to the Boots and or Pistons. This is NO CHEAP-EE tool. I was going to go with Harbor Freight, but I didn't want to take any chances. This KD Brake tool is the one.

I bought this item from Amazon after using it as a loaner from a local auto parts store. I'm glad I did!

This kit enables you to easily push back the piston in front and rear brake calipers. The rear is especially important because it needs to be pushed and turned at the same time. Failure to do so results in severe damage to the caliper assembly. This kit does exactly what it should.

It comes with a number of adapters to fit most applications, as well as a "flat" adapter to make the front calipers cooperate even better than using the trusty C-clamp. It's also made very well, I plan to hand this down to my kids years from now.

This will save you tons of frustration, time, and cursing. And don't bother with those "cubes" out there that supposedly accomplish the same task. It did not work on my volkswagen, but this handy kit worked beautifully!

I wasn't sure I wanted to spend this much to get the tool(s) I needed to work on the rear brakes of my Chrysler mini-van. I saw other sets that were less, but this one had such great reviews, I decided to take the plunge.

All I can say is "wow!" The set is really made well. The components have a high degree of fit and finish, are a very solid steel and should last for many years with the appropriate care. Even the case is extremely well-made with real hinges and latches, not the "living" plastic ones that inevitably break after moderate usage. The latches secure the case very well. The molded wells for each component are clearly embossed with the sizes next to them and a guide label is affixed to the inside of the lid.

I'd definitely buy more tools from the people that made this set!

A must if you change your own brakes . Well made aqnd includes everything you will ever need. AAAA++++

Bought this set primarily for use on VW cars. I had considered buying a caliper rewind tool from Metalnerd tools, who makes quality VW specific tools, but for not much more I bought this set, which gives me the ability to reset virtually any make of caliper.

Tool quality is excellent. All adapters are well machined. The screw press operates smoothly. The plastic case has durable hinges and latches.

Very good value for the money.

I am a professional, use this tool 3 to 5 times a week. This thing is awesome. Great quality tool in a nice case. All my coworkers are jealous with their snap on and Matco sets. Haven't found a car it won't work on. Shipping from Amazon was great, two days early! Definitely recommend!

It looks good and work ok, the only con: I can see is the slip/slide in - plate there should be at least two different sizes for diferent calipers other than that it is ok not great. thank you Steve

I haven't used this tool yet but by looking at the quality I think this will work way better than the one I rented at a parts store. The magnet is way stronger so the spanner won't fall off every turn and the shaft has a hex so you can use an impact on it-big advantage!