Rear brake calipers

d0nnyoz · 03-23-2010, 09:43 PM

First post so please be gentle!

I tried to replace the rear pads on my 207 tonight and struggled!
Basically, I was easily able to take the caliper off but I can't get the piston back in. I've been reading about screwing it back in and although I screwed it back slightly (clockwise), it did go back in slightly, but then it just keep turning without moving back in.

I'm simply using a pair of strong long-nose pliers and twisting it in, but it doesn't seem to move in after the initial retraction.
Is it just a case of pushing the piston in as I turn??
It just seems an impossible job.

Any help appreciated.

bluetyler · 03-23-2010, 11:37 PM

You really need a caliper wind back tool, from halfords or somewhere like that or you'll be pi$$ing into the wind. They do turn and push the piston back at the same time clockwise.

d0nnyoz · 03-24-2010, 07:26 AM

Many thanks for that. Will look one out this morning.
Never heard of one of those before - just shows you how things change and what extra kit you need!

Halfords have them online but hardly any of their stores have them in stock. Looks like a hunt for me.

chopper1192 · 03-24-2010, 07:26 AM

He's right. A good winding tool allows you to apply the proper, measured pressure while screwing them back.

d0nnyoz · 03-24-2010, 11:21 AM

Oh, you didn't say you need a pair of these rewind tools!
One side is right handed thread and the other is left handed!

Managed to do it though with one tool once I understood how it operated.
Thanks guys!

03-23-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
d0nnyoz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Rear brake calipers First post so please be gentle! I tried to replace the rear pads on my 207 tonight and struggled! Basically, I was easily able to take the caliper off but I can't get the piston back in. I've been reading about screwing it back in and although I screwed it back slightly (clockwise), it did go back in slightly, but then it just keep turning without moving back in. I'm simply using a pair of strong long-nose pliers and twisting it in, but it doesn't seem to move in after the initial retraction. Is it just a case of pushing the piston in as I turn?? It just seems an impossible job. Any help appreciated. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by d0nnyoz; 03-23-2010 at 11:13 PM.

03-23-2010, 11:37 PM	#2
bluetyler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rawdon, W.Yorks Posts: 279	You really need a caliper wind back tool, from halfords or somewhere like that or you'll be pi$$ing into the wind. They do turn and push the piston back at the same time clockwise. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#3
d0nnyoz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Many thanks for that. Will look one out this morning. Never heard of one of those before - just shows you how things change and what extra kit you need! Halfords have them online but hardly any of their stores have them in stock. Looks like a hunt for me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#4
chopper1192 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northants Posts: 2,312	He's right. A good winding tool allows you to apply the proper, measured pressure while screwing them back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If if doesn't increase acceleration, improve handling or bring me sexual gratification then I'm not interested!

03-24-2010, 11:21 AM	#5
d0nnyoz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Oh, you didn't say you need a pair of these rewind tools! One side is right handed thread and the other is left handed! Managed to do it though with one tool once I understood how it operated. Thanks guys! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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