Hi. Just a quick question. will any Vauxhall brake caliper tool fit a vxt or do they have different ones for different Vauxhall models.
also wheres the best place to buy one. Thanks
Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool
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, Mar 26 2011 07:48 PM
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 07:55 PM
You shouldn't need one, just a pair in long nosed pliers, turn clockwise!
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 07:55 PM
You can get one from halfords but many people use a pair of long nose pliers to wind the piston back in 
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 07:59 PM
Ok thanks, that sounds great and will save me a few pennies
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 09:12 PM
Long nose pilers work, but you don't want slip and knacker a boot.
Anyway, the draper rewind took from halfrauds is very good. Its about 30quid.
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 09:26 PM
I have the EliseParts one and it has been a godsend. Fits straight to a 1/4 ratchet and there is minimal chance of slipping and snagging the runner boot.
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 09:54 PM
I bought the Elise parts tool and use long nose pliers as they work far better!!!
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Posted 26 March 2011 - 10:12 PM
Laser tools do a nice little gizmo for it as well, bit cheaper than the draper one I think.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 07:57 AM
I'm yet to find an off the shelf re e wind tool that works on the rear calipers.
long nose pliers it is forever.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 08:09 AM
I resorted to cutting a section out of an angle grinder nut tightening tool and welding it back together.
Sounds bodgetastic, works wonders.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 11:20 AM
Do not buy the elise parts one, it is crap and I have had two. The prongs just seems to bend and I was worried that one would stick in the piston, so sent the second one back.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 12:16 PM
For what its worth, since the reviews are mixed, I used elise-parts one for the first time yesterday. Seemed to do the job nicely.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 01:28 PM
For what its worth, since the reviews are mixed, I used elise-parts one for the first time yesterday. Seemed to do the job nicely.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 02:03 PM
Just this second sat down after doing mine,long nose pliers no prob just press hard as you turn.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 02:14 PM
Just this second sat down after doing mine,long nose pliers no prob just press hard as you turn.
Yes, can't understand why anyone would spend money on anything else.
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Posted 27 March 2011 - 03:30 PM
If you are changing discs as well be careful with the allen key bolt which is used to 'centre' the disc. My rear one was fine when I changed the hub the other month but when changing front discs yesterday one was on so tight it was untrue (from when I last had the pabs changed they obviously did it up too tight plus a bit of corrosion on the thread). I ended up rounding off the edges and then having to drill the bolt out, pain in the bum. No probs with the other side. Use plenty on penetrating oil and give it a few taps first, should have done this on the first bolt but as the rear had been so easy previously I hadnt bothered.
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