Can I use a C-clamp to compress the brake calipers?

Getting ready to do the rear disc brakes on my 2009 GC SXT 2/ the 3.8l. Here's my thread from last week.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...09-gc-sxt.html

A friend sent me this:
"I remember a caution note in the brake procedure about some sort of screw needed to compress brake calipers, rather than the c-clamp method. Apparently damage to the emergency brake adjustor can occur if you don’t use this method."

Is that true, can anyone shed some more light on this? It's been about 12 years since I've done any brake work so I'm a little out of the loop.

Thanks very much in advance,
Chris

 

Ahh, I think I need this?

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CAUTION: Anytime the brake rotor or brake pads are being replaced, the rear caliper piston must be seated (bottomed) to compensate for the new brake rotor or lining. Because the parking brake self-adjuster mechanism is attached to the piston, a special seating method is required. The only acceptable method is by rotating the piston back into the bore using Retractor, Special Tool 8807 , as described below. Any other seating method will damage the self-adjuster mechanism.
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The question is, how hard is it to find this tool? ;-)

 

Google is a wonderful tool:

http://millerspecialtools.spx.com/De...x?id=621&gid=8

There's one on Ebay too for $30 via google

 

Thanks, I saw that Miller sells it directly. I wonder if I can find it retail anywhere?

 

dude a grinder wrench works like a charm

http://www.gerrelt.nl/achterremmen/a...der_wrench.jpg

few turns ull be there

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-piec...kit-97143.html

pretty much any PartStore have this in their tool catalog. range from $35-$75, it does 90% of intergrated parking brake caliper out in the market.

If you don't want to buy it, rent it from part store like Autozone or Oreilly. Even tho some of them might be a little beat up.

It might be a painful to use, this Cube can do the job too for like $7, found in any part store tool isle.

 

Thanks guys, found one locally. ;-)