snowy I need to replace the rear pads on my astra coupe. I take it the rear callipers will require the pistons winding back in? If so can anyone recommend a tool/kit to purchase as I do not have anything suitable? Thanks
m4rtin yes mate they will need rewinding back in. i bought this kit when i done mine last year http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22pc-Left-Right-Hand-Brake-Caliper-Pistons-Rewind-Wind-Back-Tool-Kit-Car-Bike-/321101643323?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ac3263e3b
Matt Message @[deleted] (Simon) on here. He sorted me out with a really good kit for a very good price.
Matt PowR Remap said: Pretty much the same kit @[deleted] Ah, TBH I didn't actually click the eBay link to check it out :oops:
evocarlos i did one 7 years ago its in the guide section and i think @[deleted] has done one for the mk5 but there the same
jwalker Last car I did with pistons like that, I just used some needle nose pliers and they went back in no problem
snowy Ah ok. So which way do you rotate them to wind them back in? Are they handed or do they both turn clockwise/counter clockwise? Thanks
Matt evocarlos said: think there both clockwize you will soon see when you turn it 🙂 I think your right. Just trying to remember myself.
snowy I went to order my brake pads today, rear, and there seems to be two different types. Is there any way of knowing without taking the pads out? Thanks
evocarlos snowy said: I went to order my brake pads today, rear, and there seems to be two different types. Is there any way of knowing without taking the pads out? Thanks just have a look at the shape of the caliper bosch lucas
snowy Oh and I found the kit a little cheaper if anyone is interested.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360643337387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Matt snowy said: Oh and I found the kit a little cheaper if anyone is interested.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360643337387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Should be useful for people (y)
