# doing brakes on a 95 integra **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 30, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529 "2009-05-30T19:24:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/1 "2009-05-30T19:24:05Z")
got the front ones done yay! and i get to the back and pull everything apart and i cant clamp the piston for the caliper in because its like a turn style thing “X” (left rear, havent tried right rear yet) i tried channel locks and a screw driver, and got it down most of the way, but i cant get it all the way in to clear the rotor is there some type of “special tool” to get it in all of the way? then it started fucking pooring rain and hurricane winds came out of no where :jays: help! thanks lol ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/2 "2009-05-30T19:34:37Z")
Sometimes if you can push in on the piston while turning it, it will go in farther. Be careful not to rip the boot for the piston. extra: i recall the piston on those having groves (u’s) and a pin on the back of the pad, the pin on the pad has to fit into the grove in the caliper piston. ---
**Author:** ![bigtymer7463](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ab992/32.png) [@bigtymer7463](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigtymer7463)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/3 "2009-05-30T19:35:37Z")
yes you can rent the tool at any local advance or autozone ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/4 "2009-05-30T19:36:06Z")
i just laid the caliper on the ground, got my pry bar, put the flat part in the groove, twisted and pressed in one motion and it went in. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/5 "2009-05-30T19:40:39Z")
> [@bigtymer7463](#): > > yes you can rent the tool at any local advance or autozone word thanks! > [@ieatpaint315](#): > > i just laid the caliper on the ground, got my pry bar, put the flat part in the groove, twisted and pressed in one motion and it went in. > [@Pauly](#): > > Sometimes if you can push in on the piston while turning it, it will go in farther. Be careful not to rip the boot for the piston. > > extra: i recall the piston on those having groves (u’s) and a pin on the back of the pad, the pin on the pad has to fit into the grove in the caliper piston. yeah i think that’s what my problem was, i was only twisting it and not pushing at the same time, it should be easy then thank you :tup: ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/6 "2009-05-30T21:04:32Z")
X2, push and turn it should go. I use a crow bar and it works fine. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/7 "2009-05-31T01:23:56Z")
Here’s one tool you can use. If you work on cars enough it’s worth buying. ![https://www.alltools.com.au/shop/images/sz/2447.jpg](https://www.alltools.com.au/shop/images/sz/2447.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/8 "2009-05-31T04:07:52Z")
I had the snap on professional kit (before it got snagged) paid like $300 for it. I happen to be walking through harbour freight and saw they had a copy of the kit for like $37.00. Might be worth buying to you ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/9 "2009-05-31T05:32:39Z")
> [@Freek](#): > > Here’s one tool you can use. If you work on cars enough it’s worth buying. i don’t even know what that is lol, are those like all the press fittings all in one tool? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/10 "2009-05-31T05:55:27Z")
this? [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732) ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/11 "2009-05-31T06:47:54Z")
When I had to rotate my GSR brakes on the civic, I went to autozone…spent $2 on that little block and it made my life about 3,000 times more easy. The large square openings on each side of the block fits a 3/4" socket end/extention. You use the opposite side that matches up with the piston grooves. Turn and enjoy, all the while applying pressure. Works like a charm. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/12 "2009-05-31T07:14:25Z")
The rental kit is 100 times easier then the square. I have the mac set and have only foundone caliper that would not turn back. It applys pressure from a bolt as you turn it. ---
**Author:** ![95civiclx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95civiclx/32/7343_2.png) [@95civiclx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95civiclx)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/13 "2009-05-31T08:11:21Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > The rental kit is 100 times easier then the square. I have the mac set and have only foundone caliper that would not turn back. It applys pressure from a bolt as you turn it. Yep. I found it too hard to apply the needed pressure, while turning, using the square. I guess it depends on the condition of your calipers. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/14 "2009-05-31T08:40:36Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > this? > [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732) Yes! For $19.00 you’d be foolish not to buy one ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/15 "2009-05-31T15:09:14Z")
i bought the 40$ one (it was compatible with more cars) and then my dad stole it and claimed it as his fathers day gift lol it seriously had about 1/16" more to go, and that kit helped SO MUCH for the other side saved about 20minutes ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/16 "2009-05-31T16:26:47Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > The large square openings on each side of the block fits a 3/4" socket end/extention. 3/4 huh? lol ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/17 "2009-05-31T17:19:41Z")
> [@newman](#): > > 3/4 huh? lol thought the same thing lol i made my own tool using an old socket and welded a piece of scrap metal to it so that i can use a ratchet, although that little square is like 10 bucks and can be found at most places that sell automotive tools ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/18 "2009-06-01T04:32:03Z")
you know you can turn it by hand to move it down… did you get it done yet? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/19 "2009-06-01T10:27:52Z")
yea it’s been done lol There is no way you could turn it by hand, it bent the tool ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529/20 "2009-06-01T13:02:43Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > yea it’s been done lol > > There is no way you could turn it by hand, it bent the tool that means its time to replace the caliper lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/doing-brakes-on-a-95-integra/68529.md?page=2)