Rear Brake caliper windback tool

[KeithOT]

I assume from the VW/SEAT workshop manual that the caliper piston has to be screwed in clockwise by the wind back tool. From this I assume you can't just press it back in. There are various tools on the market from £7-30 the higher price buys a large set with various adapters. Anybody got experience & can recommend a tool. Tool number is 3272A.

 

[sabelART]

Yes you cant jusy press it back in. If you dont know which size of adapter you need get a full kit with all adapters.

 

[KeithOT]

Oh I did try with a hefty G clamp but it didn't move the manual is very specific about a clockwise wind in tool. I have had other cars with rear disc brakes where the piston is operated by the handbrake & is on a spiral thread that you literally have to screw back in. I'll have to get a tool & try again.

 

[daveslater3110]

I got one from halfords and it works a treat. Can't remember the make but the halfords near me only does the one and it wasn't too expensive either.


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[Viking]

Yes you cant jusy press it back in. If you dont know which size of adapter you need get a full kit with all adapters.

As said, you need a wind back tool as the piston screws into the caliper. Pushing (or trying to) will only cause damage.

Machine Mart do one, as do Halfords, as do Ebay and Amazon.

See here...

Link.

 

[KeithOT]

As said, you need a wind back tool as the piston screws into the caliper. Pushing (or trying to) will only cause damage.

Machine Mart do one, as do Halfords, as do Ebay and Amazon.

See here...

Link.

Thanks fellas i've ordered one from Amazon.