Rear caliper rewind tool

[Gavv8]

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' ?.

[seanyd]

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

[sam1990]

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

[Gavv8]

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.

[thai-wronghorse]

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.

[Len]

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

[Gavv8]

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 .

[tweed]

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

[Christo77]

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!

[Bellend]

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


Got a Bluepoint kit now tho.