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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Kingy on 31 March 2004, 19:52

Title: rear caliper piston
Post by: Kingy on 31 March 2004, 19:52

When attempting to change my rear brake pads i came across the small problem of "retracting the caliper piston into the caliper body" so as to create the space within the caliper to accomodate new brake pads. The Haynes manual instructs you to turn the piston in a clockwise motion until it will not turn any more, job done. I followed this instruction and had no joy.

This probably has a really simple solution so if any one knows can they let me know. cheers.

Title: Re:rear caliper piston
Post by: golfvr6 on 31 March 2004, 20:35

You need a tool to wind the piston back in, halfords do this tool, its about 20 bar.
 :)

Title: Re:rear caliper piston
Post by: Kingy on 31 March 2004, 20:56

O.K. nice one :), gonna have to get one then spose.

By 20 bar i asume you mean ?20.

Title: Re:rear caliper piston
Post by: golfvr6 on 31 March 2004, 22:42

affirmative  :D

Title: Re:rear caliper piston
Post by: Kingy on 05 April 2004, 19:36

Wow, i really did need this tool, cheers. ;)