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      06-18-2017, 07:11 PM   #119
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Originally Posted by Woodengun View Post
I use a 5/32 inch punch from home depot. It is in section with hammers and such. It came in a set of a few punches. Cheap. Easy to obtain. Will last a lifetime (for this use).

Spreaders only work if you take the caliper off. The rotor prevents use of piston spreaders while the caliper remains mounted to wheel hub assembly.
Huh

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Originally Posted by Kung Fu English View Post
Oh damn you can't fit the spreader into the slot you take the pads out of?

Thanks for the punch recommendation.
I use the common spreader on my M3 without issue. I think the guy above wasnt using it correctly. Mine was probably 10 bucks?, does the trick!
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