Will 0 Posted May 22, 2004 I'm in the process of re-washering my rear callipers, was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? The new seals are in fine, as are the dust boots. The problem is i can't seem to work out how to get the piston back into the bore. Bentley shows a press but as usuall isn't particularly well explained. I've tried this but no luck as there seems to be a thread. Is there a special technique or something..... Any advice would be really appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobyD 0 Posted May 22, 2004 On my 16v which i believe would be the same as yours, the pistons are on a thread and have to be screwed in. I think there must be some special tool to be had from somewhere (maybe vw?). Instead of that i made up something from a bit of steel approx 150 x 25 x 5mm (could probably use any other scrap bit of metal). I put 1 self tapping screw right near the end and another a little further in so that they would slot in the grooves on the piston. The screws will probably need to be trimmed to size so that they dont protude too far the otherside - about 4-5mm. Once youve done this you can use it like a spanner and 'slowly' screw the piston back in (clockwise). Hope you understand what im getting at but it worked for me :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobyD 0 Posted May 22, 2004 Oh yeah, you may need push it in while your turning as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted May 22, 2004 There is a brakecaliperpistonwindbacktool. I bought mine from Halfords years ago. £20 ish. Make sure you get the right adapter with it. There are a few differnt ones available. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 0 Posted May 23, 2004 Think not pushing any pressure on was where I was going wrong, otherwise it just keeps turning and turning. Managed to make a tool out of a piece of steel so thanks a lot for your help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
