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Anyone got a lend of a caliper wind back tool tomorrow [Leixlip]

  • 11-02-2017 07:45PM
    #1
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,701 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I'm planning on replacing the pads all round on the wife's 2010 Seat Leon but didn't realise that the rear calipers are wind back.
    As this will be a once off task, I'm reluctant to shell out for a tool that I'll only use once.
    Does anyone have one that I can borrow?
    I'm in Leixlip but can collect within reasonable distance.
    Thanks.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭dooroy


    If you can't get the proper tool you could manage with a pointed pliers .
    The tips will engage with the slots in the piston and then you apply some pressure and wind back at the same time.
    Did quite a few this way before eventually buying the tool ( I'm in Galway).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    I also use he tool for tightening up grinder discs on a grinder. Once you get the piston to initially turn it's easy enough.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭Galway_guy_33


    Heres what i use:

    http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-g-clamp/674126_BQ.prd

    Not an expense tool and has lots of other uses too....


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,701 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Cheers folks.
    I ended up buying one in Halfords.


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