ThomasV

Hi guys,

Have taken the wheel off and taken "off" the caliper.
Tried to push the piston back, but it won't budge ?? ... handbrake is not engaged ...

Is there something im doing wrong here ?

BR
Thomas

Sonic Boom

iTrader: (11)

You need a tool that rotates the piston at the same time as you're pushing it back.
Rich

BIL N KEL

I didn't have the tool so used pipe grips to turn the piston and a G clamp to push the piston in

ThomasV

DAmn ..... don't have a tool like that.
No other way to to it ? ...

Is is exactly this tool or is it model-based ? ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Monde...item336ab10023

Sonic Boom

iTrader: (11)

Ye thats the one you can get them much cheaper:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-RIGHT-HAND-BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-WIND-BACK-TOOL-/150610581912?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2 311171998

If you need one today Halfords sell them and are open till 5pm on a Sunday.
Rich

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

The pistons are threaded, so as said you need a "re-wind" (Not by Craig David ) tool!

By the way as a word of warning the "Laser" one which Halfords sell do not fit these, as the pistons are bigger!

Incidentally you can also use a pair of "Circlip pliers" if you have them to hand!

Martin

Sonic Boom

iTrader: (11)

I got my Laser one from Halfords and it works on my rear calipers.
Rich

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

Strange as it diden't on mine, I just took it back and for slightly more got a professional "Clarke" kit that includes all the adaptors and tools for left handed/right handed thread etc.

Martin

dojj

iTrader: (3)

just remember that the pins need to be orientated to the 12/3/6/9 o'clock position in the caliper when you refit the brake pads as otherwise they won't fit

also make sure you slacken the handbrake cable as this will give you more movement in the caliper and will help in the next step

when you refit everything, start the car up and, when the brake pump finishing pumping and buzzing, press the brake pedal first to push the piston out and clamp it up BEFORE you adjust the handbrake

ThomasV

Turns out, that a mate of mine had the correct tool and fitted everything without any problems today ... thanx for all advice.