I was trying to change my rear pads today however could not compress the piston, i was reading somewhere you can use pointy pliars to turn the piston clockwise

how does the tool work? is it a function of compressing it, or is it turning it clockwise (there is 2 notches in the piston to turn it)

any help would be great as i want to try and have another go tomorrow

lastly if i really need to buy the tool, where can i get one?

thanks

Halfords.

Thanks i looked on the website with not much to show for it. are they generic? and also does it just push it back? or is it used to turn the piston clockwise?

thanks mate

I fabricated my own device, but you need to turn and push at the same time.... or certainly that was my experience.

I think there are some generic kit that will fit various breaking systems.

off to halfords in the morning then :p the years i have delt without this tool i think it will pay for itself

Here you go.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octavia-i/brake-wind-back-tool/80630/

i ended up getting the tool at halfords, £19 but in the end it saved much pain! even with the tool it was a bit of a pain.

brakes are now sorted! the wheels are also now moved about and the better rubber on

thanks for all the help guys