Brake wind back tool

SkodaBaz · 22-05-2007, 22:51

Hi all,

Anyone in Central Scotland area have a brake wind back tool I could borrow?

Im planning on changing the discs and pads on all four corners and read that I need a tool for the rear.........

Also, is there a guide - I dont have a Haynes manual and not sure how difficult a job this would be without a guide. I have never really worked on a car but im reasonable competent with tools, etc.

cheers

mluton · 23-05-2007, 08:30

I have one, but im to far away and its to late.

I used this and its exactly the same.
Brake pad and rotor replacement - Passat World Forums

mbames · 23-05-2007, 08:59

I made my own tool up. The trick is to apply lots of pressure, rather than rotation..... I used a g-clamp around the back to provide my pressure, and then it slipped in nice and easy

(I should point out that pressure seemed to be the key point, but rotation (clockwise) was also needed)

SkodaBaz · 24-05-2007, 08:25

Nice one guys - I will try the 'lots of pressure/g-clamp' trick

heres hoping it works

mluton · 24-05-2007, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodaBaz

Nice one guys - I will try the 'lots of pressure/g-clamp' trick

heres hoping it works

It is tough to turn. Its only about a £10 from GSF or £15 from halfords.

It will make life easier.

***ncarring*** · 24-05-2007, 09:20

Gosh those Yanks know how to be enthusiastic about something, don't they

I never bother splitting the caliper personally, just undo the big bolts and slide it off the edge of the disc. The front piston will usually slide back under finger pressure, or a gentle levering with a screwdriver against the front of the caliper. Would recommend the tool for the rears over messing about with pliers etc.

langtone · 24-05-2007, 16:39

If it is stiff to push back then open the bleed nipple a bit as you push back, but don't let any air in, make sure you close the nipple before taking off the pressure and it will be OK.

This also stops any crap from the piston ( perished seals etc ) going back up the brake pipe.

22-05-2007, 22:51	#1
SkodaBaz Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central Scotland Posts: 64 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake wind back tool Hi all, Anyone in Central Scotland area have a brake wind back tool I could borrow? Im planning on changing the discs and pads on all four corners and read that I need a tool for the rear......... Also, is there a guide - I dont have a Haynes manual and not sure how difficult a job this would be without a guide. I have never really worked on a car but im reasonable competent with tools, etc. cheers

23-05-2007, 08:30	#2
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,402 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Brake wind back tool I have one, but im to far away and its to late. I used this and its exactly the same. Brake pad and rotor replacement - Passat World Forums __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

23-05-2007, 08:59	#3
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,620 Members Car: Octavia 2001, 110TDi Elegance estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 71 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Brake wind back tool I made my own tool up. The trick is to apply lots of pressure, rather than rotation..... I used a g-clamp around the back to provide my pressure, and then it slipped in nice and easy (I should point out that pressure seemed to be the key point, but rotation (clockwise) was also needed) Last edited by mbames; 24-05-2007 at 08:34. Reason: correction

24-05-2007, 08:25	#4
SkodaBaz Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central Scotland Posts: 64 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake wind back tool Nice one guys - I will try the 'lots of pressure/g-clamp' trick heres hoping it works

24-05-2007, 09:20	#6
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,964 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Brake wind back tool Gosh those Yanks know how to be enthusiastic about something, don't they I never bother splitting the caliper personally, just undo the big bolts and slide it off the edge of the disc. The front piston will usually slide back under finger pressure, or a gentle levering with a screwdriver against the front of the caliper. Would recommend the tool for the rears over messing about with pliers etc. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

24-05-2007, 16:39	#7
langtone Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 37 Members Car: Comfort Combi 1.2HTP + Roofbars + Reverse Sensors Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake wind back tool If it is stiff to push back then open the bleed nipple a bit as you push back, but don't let any air in, make sure you close the nipple before taking off the pressure and it will be OK. This also stops any crap from the piston ( perished seals etc ) going back up the brake pipe.

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