Brake Wind Back Tool

[seatkid]

Does anyone know if this is suitable for shalaxy rear brakes?

 

http://www.tooled-up.com/Artwork/ProdZoom/22349.jpg

[Guest vr6galaxy]

It looks like it should work? try it an see! but let us all know if you break something you shouldnt have while using it before we all rush out and buy one :huh:

[Guest Andy]

looks like a nice ye har one but as long as those nipples (OO MATRON ) locate correctly in the piston cut out then there's your answer....

:blink: :lol: :o :D

[Guest neil_wiles]

SeatKid

 

I have used the very one on several cars and had no problems, I havent as yet used it on my Gal but sure will be and the pins are a standard size agree the the MMA group.

 

Good Luck but remember to release the pressure and not force it back into the reservior.

Edited January 6, 2005 by neil_wiles

[Guest Andy]

nipples (OO MATRON) do come in all shapes and sizes for cars i am fortunate enough to have the set below which caters for 90% of todays cars..although not as clean looking as that set,mine are well used....

:blink: :lol: :o :D

http://www.sptools.co.uk/assets/userfiles/product_images/medium/03619500.jpg

[Masked Marauder]

SeatKid

 

Good Luck but remember to release the pressure and not force it back into the reservior.

Yes, best way to do that is with a brakepipe clamp on the flexable hose and open the bleed nipple.

[Gadgetoid]

And there was me thinking it was all a typo - I was about to suggest a large cork would do as a "break wind back tool" :( . Alternatively just clench :)

[familyman]

:( don't think it would suit early gals ,mine has V shaped notches in pistons not round holes to suit pins .

[Guest Andy]

the same tool does all...

:( :( :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Guest GalaxyGrunt]

not a clue.

 

Galaxy Grunt

[buford_t_justice]

Can anyone tell me when it became necessary to to release the bleed nipple at the caliper when changing brake pads?

 

It's just that I've changed brake pads on my previous cars with ABS modules for over 10years now and never done this. Equally I've never had any problems either.

 

I just release the cap of the brake servo and wind the piston in.

 

Nor have any of my friends who change brake pads in just the same way.

[GSMGuy]

Hijacker - I used to do it the same way, until I had major problems with a Calibra Turbo about 8 years ago - Turns out it had inverted several seals in the abs pump - ended up getting a 2nd hand one.. Not cheap!

 

Mike

[Guest Andy]

if your flexible brake hose has/is breaking down rubber fragments can cause major problems with abs pumps,valves etc in the brake line, plus the reversal(flipping) can occur of the master cylinder seals if the fluid is FORCED back withour ease.in saying that the most vunerable cars i have found to do this is vauxhalls,BUT for the sake of a customers wallet or a boll@@ing from my foreman and an extra 10-20 seconds i choose to crack the bleed nipple,less hassle in the long run...

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Masked Marauder]

I too have seen several Vauxhalls with inverted master cylinder seals after pad changes. Mostly older models like Novas and MK2 Astras, but enough not to take the chance.

[Guest Andy]

mk 4 astras,mk 3 cavaliers,vectras an easy one to flip the seals,and all for the sake of cracking nipples (OO MATRON),and just gravity bleed the air out afterwards.i see plenty of cars with treacle instead of nice crisp and dry brake fluid,it really makes you think how an earth the brakes worked with fluid in that condition....

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[buford_t_justice]

thanks for the info guys. :lol:

[neil]

What is the easiest way to locate check the brake fluid reservoir ?

[Guest vr6galaxy]

Removal of scuttle tray and then the top of the air box and the hose leading to the throttle body should give you enough room to get to the brake fluid reservoir, remember to plug every thing (MAF sensor) back in when you replace the air box lid and hose

[saintknox]

Does anyone know if this is suitable for shalaxy rear brakes?

 

http://www.tooled-up.com/Artwork/ProdZoom/22349.jpg

Hi all very new here

 

I'm doing my rear brakes at the mo and have come across abit of a prob

I'm very new to all this ABS tool stuff and have bought a draper tool like the pic

Works great winding the cylinder back into the caliper but ( this probably is a daft question but hey) how do i get the bloody thing to release?

It's wound really tight that i can't work out how i'm meant to undo the thing because the little nipples on the tool are still locked into the cylinder

 

Any help at all pleeeeaaase !!!

 

Pete

[Vince]

Sounds like your piston is wound right out hard. You may need to take the caliper off and put it in a vice to get enough torque on the piston.

 

If you are anywhere near Reading I have a range of windback tools and air tools, if grunt is required!

 

Vince.

[bigdaddy]

saintknox, try a pair of plumbers pliers on the big black bit and turn it, I would guess half a turn will be enough for you to unwind the rest by hand