Amjad Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Has anyone got one of the cheaper tools? Seen this but dunno if it'll fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Brake-Caliper-Wind-Back-Cube-Tool-3-8-Inch-Square-Drive-52334-/261213536787?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cd18a4213 Quote
AdamB Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Am not really a fan of the cube style ones tbh.I picked up a whole re-wind set, from ebay, good quality for like £20 delivered, came with all the bits to fit pretty much every size piston you'll ever see. This one :http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Caliper-Piston-Rewind-Wind-Back-Tool-Kit-22PC-Set-Right-Left-Handed-/230999905166?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35c8aad38e Edited June 15, 2013 by AdamB Quote
Amjad Posted June 15, 2013 Author Posted June 15, 2013 I'd only need it for the GT, I don't suppose you could be able to identify one of those type of tools with just the one fitting for EPs? Quote
AdamB Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Couldn't tell you the size of the piston on the EP tbh buddy. Am sure someone will know though.You can hire them from some places, but not sure on the cost and it's easier to have the tool all the time as well. Quote
Amjad Posted June 15, 2013 Author Posted June 15, 2013 No worries thanks for the help! I'll give it until tomorrow night if anyone does know, otherwise I'll order a full kit! Found one for £16 Quote
akyakapotter Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 I just used a set of needle nosed pliers last time I wound mine back Quote
Bean Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 Halfords sell a rewind tool. Isn't there a socket that fits the rear Caliper pistons on these? Quote
_shaun_ Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 i got the full set for the sake of an extra couple of quid ive been given plenty of beer money in return for when mate have borrowed it for all there cars Quote
StuDoc 72 Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) Cube, long nose pliers even a screwdriver. It aint the tool you jus gotta have the skills lol. Edited June 16, 2013 by StuDoc 72 Quote
Amjad Posted June 16, 2013 Author Posted June 16, 2013 Haha skills is something I don't really have when it comes to cars Quote
Amjad Posted June 16, 2013 Author Posted June 16, 2013 Bump anyone know what the non cube tool is so I can buy a single one and not a full kit? Quote
StuDoc 72 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Have you tried it with a pair of long nose pliers? The tool is only really needed if its tight or slightly seized if they are free they will wind back no bother. Quote
turbo Grant Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Just get one that 6mm pins and 16 and 28mm apart. Should do the job. I've got a full set for work and I only use about 3 of the adapters Quote
Amjad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 Wicked thanks Grant! Yeah I tried needle nose pliers, the piston is a little stiff and won't budge. I didn't wanna force it for the caliper seal to tear! Quote
Amjad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 WIN! Just before clicking buy it now on Ebay, thought I'd double check if I could find my mole grips, found them and being careful not to tear the seals I managed to get one caliper wound in! Just need to do the other and then they're ready for paint when it arrives and then fitting! Quote
Bean Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Winding them out a little and spraying some wd40 behind the seals is worth a go too before winding them in. Quote
turbo Grant Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Should have wound them out and cleaned the seal and piston up and take the seals and sliders out. Main reason for stcky brakes is the rust behind the seals causing them to shrink effectively. Get your self some silicone grease. It's your friend on lots of things Quote
Amjad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 Doh! Haha I'm gonna have the other pair rebuilt anyway but thanks for the tips guys! Quote
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