D2: Tool for retracting brake pistons?
 

Hello all,

I'm going to change my front and rear brake pads soon.
Doing this myself for the first time.

I understand the trickiest bit is to retract pistons.
Should I purchase any specific tool, like a clamp, to retract pistons 'properly'?

Any advise will be appreciated.

P.S. My car is normal FL A8 with floating front callipers. Non-S8 version it if helps.

Fronts are standard fare, but the rears need the tool that winds them in.

Should be under 20 quid from your local motor factor and makes the job sooooo much easier.

Thanks for reply.

>> Fronts are standard fare

Here is write up for exactly my model of front brakes: http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...rakestwin.html

In that writeup the guy retracts pistons with two screwdrivers. Is this correct? What if pistons are a bit difficult to shift? Screwdrivers can damage some rubber boots/seals if they are there.

Or perhaps this tool will help? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/449774-Dis...-/281234890728



>> the rears need the tool that winds them in.

Is this correct kit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-CALI...-/181282486891


Apologies for so many questions :) The last thing I want is to put car to pieces and then realise I don't have the tool :)

Hi Sergey,

I did this job myself on the rear brakes, I used a simpler kit like this:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...brake%20rewind

One thing I can say, the handle on these kits is too short, for one of the calipers I had to put a bit of pipe over the handle to get more leverage to get the turning started. Once the caliper piston starts turning its a bit easier, but not much.

The rear brake procedure:
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...earbrakes.html

I have one like this for rear http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Pist...item485860834d

Front does not need any special tools

That's almost identical to the one I have.

If you've got two pistons on the front, they should go back in together.

I usually use a long spanner across the two and just squeeze, usually works, or put the wind back tool on the spanner and use it for some extra force.

Hi There,

I have the same Laser one too. I tried it without for a few hours and caved years back. They fit other models too and have been useful to lend to people. I wouldn't even atempt it without the tool as the pins lock in, the presure is applied and even if you can do it with a clamp and bits, it shortens the job by tonnes and makes it relatively easy.

The bar is as said way too small, but the shaft is hexagonal and forged and takes a large socket which is the way I do things.

Lee

Thanks for all your replies.

I purchased this model:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-PAD-...-/121194419292

It has hex end for socket or spanner.

Hope it will work.

I use pipe grips and a G-Clamp :o

Why does that not surprise me Dezzy Haha