Rear Caliper Wind Back Tool ?

[steve.cafc]

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of replacing my front and rear brake pads, I thought I could wind back my rear piston with mole grips like I did with my Mondeo, but the piston isn't having it, It's just spinning.

I'll have to buy a wind back tool, I've seen left handed ones and right handed ones, could anybody tell me which one I need ? I know the piston went in a little bit with a clockwise turn.

I have a 2002 Alhambra TDi, Any help and advice would be gratefully received.

Best Regards Steve.

[Bigjeeze]

Hi Steve

 

 

 

Do a search - There is one that is sold via Halfords but I can't remember the brand. It's around

[SpKM3]

Hi

 

I bought one recently from amazon for my Audi, it's the right hand threaded one you need. Machine mart also sell them quite cheap too.

[steve.cafc]

Hello Bigjeeze, I've worked out that my clockwise motion is a right handed thread, so I've now ordered one.

Thanks for your help, best Regards Steve.

[SolarB]

A bit late for you now but I managed to wind my pistons back in last weekend with molegrips. You have to push really hard while turning clockwise.

Must order myself one of those tools.

[steve.cafc]

Hello SolarB, If I had my callipers in a vice I might have been able to push them back, but dangling on the car I just couldn't push them in, I ended up burring the edge of the piston ! I'll try and file it smooth. My tool has already arrived so I give it another go this weekend !

Best regards to you all.