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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Gavv8 on 26 September 2012, 21:08

Title: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 September 2012, 21:08

I'm doing a disc/pad/bearing change this weekend so is there a safe way to wind the pistons in without the tool or is it a 'must use' ?.

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: seanyd on 26 September 2012, 22:11

You can use a big set of grips mate and push it back normally works fine

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: sam1990 on 26 September 2012, 22:17

i wouldnt say its the best idea but i left my rewind tool at home and used a scraper to push the pistons back in

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 September 2012, 22:19

Quote from: seanyd on 26 September 2012, 22:11

You can use a big set of grips mate and push it back normally works fine

You have to wind the calipers at the same time as pushing them in.

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 27 September 2012, 00:01

Some people wind the rears in with circlip pliers but I've always used a proper wind back tool, do not simply force them back or you'll ruin them. Only the fronts can be prised straight back.

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Len on 27 September 2012, 12:50

You can get the wind in tool from Halfords and its not expensive.

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 27 September 2012, 13:11

I think it's about £30 which is a lot for something I won't use very much but if its the only way then I'll have to get one .

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: tweed on 27 September 2012, 15:18

I bought a wind tool that can fit most cars. Cost about £50 but ill have for rest of my life and charge people £5 to borrow it. Over a life time I'm sure ill get my money back

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Christo77 on 27 September 2012, 17:11

I purchased the windback tool from vwspares/AVS, Only about £14.00 + vat.
I found it impossible to wind and push back effectively with circlip pliars, infact i think there was blood too lol .. but that's just me.
When you have the right tool you realise what you were fighting against without it!

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Bellend on 27 September 2012, 18:37

Think I got one for a tenner from SCMF before on trade......


Got a Bluepoint kit now tho.

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 27 September 2012, 19:09

I'll get one tommorow..

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: sharki786 on 27 September 2012, 22:34

G clamp & a big spanner to rewind it

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Len on 28 September 2012, 12:52

I tried that as I have several big G clamps - it dont work!

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 28 September 2012, 19:23

Spoke to a technician at a VW dealer today and he said you must use the proper tool or you risk destroying the caliper...tool purchased from mill auto for £23..:afro:

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 28 September 2012, 19:33

Like I said.  :wink:

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Bellend on 29 September 2012, 00:40

Top man. I can't see the point in potentially wrecking a calliper for the sake of twenty quid which you can use in the future. :afro:

Title: Re: Rear caliper rewind tool
Post by: Gavv8 on 29 September 2012, 13:24

Best £23 i ever spent, there is no way in hell you could wind those pistons back safely without using the tool.