brake piston tool

[rical33]

Hi Just wanted to know if the toll to rewind the brake calipers are left or right hand threads.Thanks

[CaddyShack2k]

I use a Stillson wrench and it's normally anti clockwise to wind them in although I've never done a VW

[p1andy]

Changed my rear brakes last weekend and fairly sure I went clockwise to put the piston back in

[Cabbs]

Yes I did mine too a few weeks ago and it was clockwise to wind them in.


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[CaddyShack2k]

CLOCKWISE THEN, WHATEVER, YOU HAVE A 50% CHANCE OF GETTING IT RIGHT FIRST TIME, IF NOT, ITS THE OTHER WAY....BOSH

[rical33]

ok thx i will order the clock wise tool

[Geraout]

CLOCKWISE THEN, WHATEVER, YOU HAVE A 50% CHANCE OF GETTING IT RIGHT FIRST TIME, IF NOT, ITS THE OTHER WAY....BOSH

No need to shout. OP just wanted advice on which tool to buy...

[CaddyShack2k]

No need to shout. OP just wanted advice on which tool to buy...

Wasn't shouting, caps lock stuck on, was it loud at your end?

[Daftlad]

Just been looking at a tool kit for this very job on my new to me Caddy
On my old focus I used internal circlip pliers to turn the piston
Worked a treat

[Yeti]

Clockwise on the back on VAGs, fronts just push in. I've had one of these sets for a few years and it's fine for occasional diy use.

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[Celticrsmith]

Sore topic for me. Attempted mine last night as the pad had totally disentegrated the piston came right out, losing all the fluid on my journey!! Couldn't get the tool in to wind it back in so used a hammer.....

That was one side, the other I had to give up on as it was dark and possibly seized but was still pushing out fluid.

[drz400tarka]

Sorry to hijack but, I have to do my rear discs and pads but I have hill assist on my van. Is there anything extra / unusual I need to know before I start? Cheers guys

[kieronb]

Sore topic for me. Attempted mine last night as the pad had totally disentegrated the piston came right out, losing all the fluid on my journey!! Couldn't get the tool in to wind it back in so used a hammer.....

That was one side, the other I had to give up on as it was dark and possibly seized but was still pushing out fluid.

You can put the piston back and wind it in but I suspect you may of damaged something if you used a hammer buddy.

[CaddyShack2k]

Sore topic for me. Attempted mine last night as the pad had totally disentegrated the piston came right out, losing all the fluid on my journey!! Couldn't get the tool in to wind it back in so used a hammer.....

That was one side, the other I had to give up on as it was dark and possibly seized but was still pushing out fluid.

Was this some kind of freak premature failure as its really difficult for brakes to get into such a bad condition without you noticing well beforehand

[Celticrsmith]

No, I was a case of I’ll do it tomorrow. All fixed and working now though