Caliper winding tool

Guv · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:07

I need a caliper winding tool to replace the discs/pads on my mondeo.

Does anyone where sells them?
Halfords don't sell them anymore.

thanks

Tesla · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:24

I just use a normal G-Clamp.

Make sure that the end is not sharp so the caliper isn't damaged.

Chris

Guv · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:27

They need to be wound back in rather than just pushed back in though IIRC.

I've used G-clamps on others that you can just simply push back.

Simon · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:27

Just use a big falt headed screwdriver or something similar

-westy- · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:30

Tesla said:
I just use a normal G-Clamp.

Make sure that the end is not sharp so the caliper isn't damaged.

Chris

same here, i wouldn't buy a tool for them, just a medium sized G-Clamp.

Oracle · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:32

Yeah, seconded (or thirded now!)

Just use a G Clamp, one thats reversible as a spreader is even better!

Firestar_3x · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:33

Yep i also use a g clamp and a thin block of wood so i don't damage the piston.

Guv · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:33

how do you do it with just a g-clamp then?

Surely it needs to be turned at the same time as pushed back in?

Oracle · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:36

Use of of the squeeze G clamps! The brace part on the caliper and moving part on the piston.

Also, a little tip, just unscrew the brake resevior cap (before you wind the piston back in) a turn or two to let air out (DO NOT REMOVE IT). This will eliminate the need for you to bleed the brakes

Dandle · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:37

You cant wind back a rear caliper with a g-clamp as it has to be screwed back due to the handbrake. I have something similar to this, its worth getting one with different size heads in the box unless your only ever going to use it on the mondeo.

Trickle · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:39

People say that you can use pliers, but tbh having done the job I was happy with the halfords £20 tool.

Guv · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:41

Dandle said:
You cant wind back a rear caliper with a g-clamp as it has to be screwed back due to the handbrake. I have something similar to this, its worth getting one with different size heads in the box unless your only ever going to use it on the mondeo.

thank you.
I guess it would make sense to buy one with different size heads.

Oracle · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:41

Dandle said:
You cant wind back a rear caliper with a g-clamp as it has to be screwed back due to the handbrake. I have something similar to this, its worth getting one with different size heads in the box unless your only ever going to use it on the mondeo.

You dont need that either, just release the handbrake cable!!

Simon · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:45

Oracle said:
You dont need that either, just release the handbrake cable!!

What.

You cant push caliper pistons in on pistons with handbrake mechanisms, they need to be wound in properly!

nutcase · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:48

Here's the Saab version:

http://www.partsforsaabs.com/product_info.php?cPath=141&products_id=980

I don't suppose by any miracle that one fits?

If a piston has to be wound back in, and it isn't, your handbrake won't reset, so won't work. Do it properly.

Tesla · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:54

Majority of Mondeo's do not have rear brake discs so I was just guessing his has drums on the back.

burns · 27 Feb 2006 at 18:57

On the 309 GTi you could stick a screw driver in the slots in the piston and then use that to turn it. By putting it in the slots I mean the actual shaft of the crew driver so it's parrallel to where the brake disk would be.

Oracle · 27 Feb 2006 at 19:20

Simon said:
What.

You cant push caliper pistons in on pistons with handbrake mechanisms, they need to be wound in properly!

Not on systems where the handbrake operates shoes that sit on the inside rim of the disc and are independant of the caliper system (i.e. most BMWs, Vaux, to name a few)

Tinders · 27 Feb 2006 at 19:26

I used a set of molegrips on mine, took bloody ages, buy the tool save yourself some grief and also get the job done in half the time, most pliers are either too big or too small for the slots in the piston on the mondy.

ShakenNstirred · 27 Feb 2006 at 19:27

the rear calipers on my rover 600 were easy to wind back with a big flat head screwdriver.
the front calipers you can just push back in