Park Tool PP-1.2 Hydraulic Brake Piston Press

Park Tool PP-1.2 Brake Piston Press

$33.99

The Park Tool PP-1.2 Brake Piston Press spreads disc brake pads and compresses pistons for easy maintenance.

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Ideal for bike mechanics and enthusiasts performing hydraulic disc brake pad replacement, alignment, and caliper servicing on most hydraulic disc brake systems excluding those with ceramic pistons.

Why We'd Choose It

Choose the PP-1.2 for its precise fit in most hydraulic disc brake calipers, comfortable dual density handle, and its ability to safely and efficiently spread brake pads and compress pistons during maintenance.

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Product facts

Use: Hydraulic disc brake maintenance and servicing.
Key feature: Tapered 25mm wedge fits most hydraulic disc brake calipers

Product Story

Product details

Efficient Brake Maintenance

The Park Tool PP-1.2 Brake Piston Press slides between disc brake pads inside the caliper, allowing users to spread the pads and compress hydraulic pistons when replacing pads, aligning pads, or performing other service procedures. It expands the gap between the pads, making it easier to insert the disc when reinstalling a caliper or wheel.

Comfortable and Versatile Design

Featuring a dual density handle for a positive grip, the PP-1.2 fits into most hydraulic disc brake caliper bodies, including Shimano XTR models. Its tapered end is 25mm wide, with a total insertable length of 26mm and a wedge thickness of 3.2mm.

Note: This wedge-style piston tool is not intended for use with brake systems that utilize ceramic pistons, such as Shimano road disc brake calipers.

Key Specs

Specifications

Tapered End Width	25 mm Width of the tapered end of the tool
Total Insertable Length	26 mm Maximum length of the tool that inserts between brake pads
Wedge Thickness	3.2 mm Thickness of the wedge portion of the tool
Compatibility Note	Not for use with brake systems using ceramic pistons (e.g., Shimano road disc brake calipers) Wedge-style piston tools like PP-1.2 are not intended for ceramic piston systems

Questions & answers

Common questions

What is the PP-1.2 Brake Piston Press used for?

It is used to spread disc brake pads and compress hydraulic pistons during pad replacement, alignment, or other brake servicing procedures.

Is the PP-1.2 compatible with all hydraulic disc brake calipers?

It fits most hydraulic disc brake caliper bodies, including Shimano XTR, but is not intended for brake systems with ceramic pistons such as Shimano road disc brake calipers.