Brake Plate - OTC Tools and Equipment

The OTC Tools 214963 Brake Plate is a vital component designed to streamline disc brake service for professional technicians and mechanics. This specialized plate is an integral part of OTC's comprehensive Disc Brake Caliper Tool Kits, enabling the efficient and proper retraction of caliper pistons when installing new disc brake pads. Its precision engineering ensures that caliper pistons are retracted without damage, facilitating a smooth and accurate brake service process.

Key Features

• Essential Service Component: Designed specifically as a replacement or additional plate for OTC Disc Brake Caliper Tool Kits.
• Piston Retraction: Facilitates the correct winding or pushing back of disc brake caliper pistons, a critical step during brake pad replacement.
• Damage Prevention: Helps prevent damage to caliper pistons and boots by providing a stable and appropriate interface for retraction tools.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Built to withstand the demands of frequent shop use, ensuring reliability and longevity in a professional automotive environment.
• Broad Compatibility: When used as part of the complete OTC caliper tool kit, this plate contributes to servicing a wide range of domestic and imported vehicles, including many GM, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota models.

Applications

The OTC 214963 Brake Plate is indispensable for technicians performing routine brake maintenance and pad replacements on vehicles equipped with disc brake systems. It is particularly valuable for rear calipers with integral parking brakes that require a "wind-back" motion for piston retraction, rather than simple compression. By ensuring pistons are fully and correctly reset, this plate helps to achieve proper fitment of new brake pads and maintain optimal brake system performance.