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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Splash on 09 February 2013, 08:41

Title: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: Splash on 09 February 2013, 08:41

There are loads with different adapters on ebay. Which one fits a MK3 gti? Cheers

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: dom on 09 February 2013, 10:36

One like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-CALIPER-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-R-H-THREAD-VW-AUDI-SKODA-SEAT-NEW-/310507201064?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item484babe228 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-CALIPER-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-R-H-THREAD-VW-AUDI-SKODA-SEAT-NEW-/310507201064?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item484babe228)

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: Dogbot on 09 February 2013, 14:10

A big flat blade screwdriver.... Or ... Or... The pinned wrench from an angle grinder.....

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: sharki786 on 09 February 2013, 17:58

Or mole grips?

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: mrman17 on 10 February 2013, 22:14

After losing part of my tool, I have been using a combination of G-Clamp (some makes go back in a lot quicker if you can apply some pressure at the same time) and mole-grips/water pump pliers. Obviously be careful not to mangle the piston and/or rubber seal.

Title: Re: Rear brake caliper rewind tool
Post by: tweed on 10 February 2013, 22:20

I bought a kit that does most cars. It's paid for its self  :wink: