Caliper rewind

[kiearn]

On my Mk1 Toledo rear brake caliper piston I have 2 little notches, does this mean I need the little rewind tool and wind it in or can I just push it back in with a G clamp ? Thanks.

 

[Tolly]

I am pretty sure the MK1 toledo has the screw in rear calipers....

 

[Muttley]

You need the windback tool.

 

[Tolly]

Or some thin nose pliers that will go in the holes.... Last time I did some of these type on my MK2 Golf I used large water pump pliers....

 

[Muttley]

Using pliers is hard work, you will get tired and slip, and risk ripping the flexible boot. Not to mention the cuts and bruises. Been there, done that, soiled the T-shirt.

 

[1.9...stefan]

yep definatly need the windback tool... mine were very stiff and even struggled with the windback tool... so a pair of pliars may not be the best move

 

[Tolly]

I had no problems with the pliers.... mind you I was doing it in the workshop of a mechanical engineering works so that might have helped

 

[car_guy143]

I'd say you're better safe than sorry.

Just a quick question, where can i get the wind back tool and is it needed for the Mk2 Toledo, too?

 

[Muttley]

Halfords.

Yes.

 

[car_guy143]

Halfords.

Yes.

Cheers for that. Looks like Halfords can come in handy sometimes after all lol

 

[Graebob]

Chiming in with another yes after I cracked a G Clamp in half last weekend doing mine on my Mk2. The LASER tool from Halfords is great, sorts everything out super fast, bit of a fiddle to attach but only takes seconds when fitted.

 

[kiearn]

Yeah done quite easily with the tool. Thanks guys.