Author Topic: rear caliper piston  (Read 2048 times)

Offline Kingy

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rear caliper piston
« 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.
MK3 Golf GTI 16V, P/1997, 3 DR, 98000k, A/C, Elec/W/S/M, dragon green metalic, Koni shocks & springs, lowered 30mm, 17" Wolfrace Enigma wheels, Milltek exhaust system.

golfvr6

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Re:rear caliper piston
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2004, 20:35 »
You need a tool to wind the piston back in, halfords do this tool, its about 20 bar.
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Offline Kingy

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Re:rear caliper piston
« Reply #2 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.
MK3 Golf GTI 16V, P/1997, 3 DR, 98000k, A/C, Elec/W/S/M, dragon green metalic, Koni shocks & springs, lowered 30mm, 17" Wolfrace Enigma wheels, Milltek exhaust system.

golfvr6

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Re:rear caliper piston
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2004, 22:42 »
affirmative  :D

Offline Kingy

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Re:rear caliper piston
« Reply #4 on: 05 April 2004, 19:36 »
Wow, i really did need this tool, cheers. ;)
MK3 Golf GTI 16V, P/1997, 3 DR, 98000k, A/C, Elec/W/S/M, dragon green metalic, Koni shocks & springs, lowered 30mm, 17" Wolfrace Enigma wheels, Milltek exhaust system.