But how do you use a brake caliper wind back tool? Let us explain. But how do you use a brake caliper wind back tool? Let us explain.

A universal brake caliper piston tool kit like this will work for most cars. The good news is, that a universal brake caliper piston tool kit can be bought for as little as $25.

The large C-clamp with a discarded rear brake pad was used to expand the brake caliper pistons. Then, observing an inboard and outboard configuration difference, the EBC Brakes’ Yellowstuff pads ...

Fortunately, inspecting your brake pads isn't that difficult. In fact, you can check your brake pads without removing the wheels relatively easily on most cars.

Related: The pads are mounted in brake’s calipers that have an inspection hole on top that lets you check the thickness of the pads on both sides of the disc, also called the rotor.