Windback Tool??

[Coby.]

I'm changing my Front Disks and Pads and will be changing my Rear Pads aswell, Do I need a Windback Tool?

If I do what is it and where can I get one from??

Thanks
Andy

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Use a screw driver or a piece of square bar to wind back the piston into the rear caliper .

 

[Coby.]

OK Excellent.... I was hoping not to have to spend anymore Money

 

[sideways danny]

Use a screw driver or a piece of square bar to wind back the piston into the rear caliper .

+1, you need to remove the caliper to use a wind back tool, and unless the caliper is seized, a screwdriver or similar will be quicker and easier

 

[Coby.]

Thats good to know... We've got plenty of Tools at our convenience and a fair bit of knowledge so hopefully all will go ok.

 

[AlexG]

on the front just use a big pair of grips to push the piston in until it stops.

 

[mattjk]

G-clamp works well too. Remeber to undo the reservoir so the air can escape not sure if its 100% nessasary but can't do any harm

 

[Henry]

^ you'll probably want to be drawing off some brake fluid from the reservoir if it's currently topped up and your pads are particularly worn

 

[dangerous dave]

do it before you take the caliper off, screw driver behind the rear pad and lever it in.. job done..

one side at a time and DO NOT push one in while the other calipers in bits or the piston on the other side will pop out.. very messy..

 

[Coby.]

All done now... Screwdriver worked a Treat