Hi there.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a well priced caliper rewinding tool suitable for the rear fabia calipers.

Thanks

Joel

Was something on here a while ago and Halfords was the place to get one:thumbup:

Was something on here a while ago and Halfords was the place to get one:thumbup:

or any good motor factors

Are they hard to use? And changing the rear discs and pads in general?

I've got a bit of experience, fitted an ARB, strut brace, sound system etc, can use a basic set of tools! But never changed brakes before.

Theres a full set of OE Mintex discs and pads on the bay for £41 posted... saves the £120 odd the dealers want to charge :thumbdwn:

The propper caliper tool is about £35-£40 from VW/Skoda etc.

Does the piston actually turn as you push it back or does it just push straight back like a normal one. If that is the case would a G clamp not be OK.

You have to turn it.

Agreed you need to turn it and push at the same time.

I bought the Sealey brake piston wind back tool kit in the link below. Make sure that the tool you buy is specifically suitable for VAG vehicles.

Brake Piston Wind Back Tool Kit 8pc Sealey VS028

Are they hard to use? And changing the rear discs and pads in general?

I've got a bit of experience, fitted an ARB, strut brace, sound system etc, can use a basic set of tools! But never changed brakes before.

Theres a full set of OE Mintex discs and pads on the bay for £41 posted... saves the £120 odd the dealers want to charge :thumbdwn:

I found the caliper bolts were in v tight, a bit of heat eases the initial undoing. I guess they are threadlocked from the factory.

Agreed you need to turn it and push at the same time.

Found this out the hard way on my octavia - definetly get the real thing not bodge it

I've got one of these:

Draper Abs Brake Servicing Tool, 22349 at Tool Shop Direct

About as cheap as you can get. No, it's not VAG specific, but it does the job, albeit not as prettily as the more expensive versions (which I've also used).