OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader

by OTC

Product Features

• Designed to work on standard and four-piston caliper disc brakes
• Also will help to shorten installation time

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 1.3 x 5.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002SQUHW
• Item model number: 7034
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,681 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #2 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Brake Tools > Brake Line Tools
  • #47 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Brake Repair Tools

Product Description

Disc brake pad installation is much easier when you're using this spreader, which fits between the new pads and expands to retract the piston. This leaves your hands free to slide the caliper over the rotor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It does not work as intended, November 12, 2011

By 

Dmack (temple hills, md United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader (Automotive)

When I ordered this product I paid extra for rush shipment but it turns that this "tool" is poorly designed and was a complete waste of my time. As you turn the spreading screw the tool starts to slip from between the brake pads. The handle attached to the spreading screw is just too short and you will never get enough leverage to spread your break pads apart. After fumbling with this "tool" and becoming thoroughly frustrated, I threw it aside, grabbed a large screwdriver and was able to compress my break pistons with relative ease.
I had actually considered purchasing other OTC products, but after dealing with this tool its doubtful. Hey if your selling a tool as a break pad spreader why not test it make sure it can actually do the job. This is a simple tool and it should have worked as intended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for working on brembo style calipers, May 19, 2010

By 

Eugene Turkov (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader (Automotive)

Just used these last night, worked like a charm to compress the pistons back into their bores.

5.0 out of 5 stars Disc Pad Spreader, November 12, 2011

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Shadetree - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader (Automotive)

This is a good, cheap, and simple tool that does away with make shift C-clamps and pry bar spreaders to push disc brake caliper pistons back into the caliper without risk of damage to piston seals.