Dean-Dak Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hello, I was wondering if anyone could possibly give me any tips on rewinding my rear brake calipers. I bought one of the caliper rewind cubes but I encountered a issue when attempting to use it. Due to the pads being excessively worn the piston is quite far out and when trying to use the rewind tool it catches on the front part of the caliper. It's only just say catching the other prongs on the cube. I image if I manage to rewind the caliper a few turns there will be enough clearance to use the tool. Does anyone have any tips?Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 long nose pliers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitecurrant Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I had the same problem mate but i just used the cube different ways which moved it about a mm at a time till i could use the cube properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) I grinded my cube So that i could get in! Make sure you dont grind the prongs on the cube that you need!!! Edited June 7, 2012 by micky boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean-Dak Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 I tried long nose pliers but that was going nowhere. I'll have another try at gradually moving it by changing sides on the cube. If that doesn't work I'll use Micky Boy's tactic and get my grind on. Cheers for the help lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Any joy? I need to sort out my sticky GT rear calipers and wanna know what problems I might come across! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Were you pushing the cube in aswell as turning it? You need to drive it down as you turn the ratchet...try and avoid long nose pliers if they slip they can cut the rubber boot Amjad id get both you calipers recond, replace the cables/disc/pads....costly but its done then drums ftw! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah that's a good idea actually, Jamie on here had his done at a good price iirc! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 ^^^ or better still pop them up to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 best way bro, rear discs can be troublesome at the best of times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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