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Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« on: 03 July 2014, 10:49:20 »
Hi ya,

Got a rear disc/pad brake job on Sunday where the piston needs TURNING in as opposed to pushing in.

I don't have the turner inner tool. Anyone got any novel ideas on what I can use without having to send 50 bucks on the proper tool. I've got a VERY large screw driver with a bloody big head on it. Will this get away with it?
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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #1 on: 03 July 2014, 10:52:02 »
I use a tool I got for removing disks on my angle grinder on the Ford calipers on my Westfield. It's a right PITA trying to maintain pressure on the piston and turn it at the same time, though. Next time, I'll probably just buy the proper tool, TBH.
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« Reply #2 on: 03 July 2014, 10:58:14 »
Proper tool pays for itself first time you use it tbh. Mine is a cheapy which only does one way, but even that can be persuaded to work backwards... Sealey and laser both do fully universal kits :y
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« Reply #3 on: 03 July 2014, 11:01:45 »
Jack sealey and many other tool suppliers sell a 3/8 drive cube type wind back tool that does approx 95% of cars...whether this will suit yours i do not know,the part number is ..VS039....costs around £15.....and you can look it up on their website and just put in the part number to take a gander  :y
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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #5 on: 03 July 2014, 11:05:02 »
The multi-part sets are available for less than £20 on EBay.
That's what I'll be buying when I need one.

Actually, at that price I'm tempted to buy one so that it's readily available.
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« Reply #6 on: 03 July 2014, 11:23:48 »
Quote from: Nick W on 03 July 2014, 11:05:02
The multi-part sets are available for less than £20 on EBay.
That's what I'll be buying when I need one.

Actually, at that price I'm tempted to buy one so that it's readily available.
Likewise as I suspect I might need it for the rear calipers on the Merc :-\ that said it has a similar handbrake set up to the Omega, and I think it's only required for thise calipers fitted with the self adjusting seizing integral handbrake...
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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #7 on: 03 July 2014, 11:52:53 »
Quote from: Nick W on 03 July 2014, 11:05:02
The multi-part sets are available for less than £20 on EBay.
That's what I'll be buying when I need one.

Actually, at that price I'm tempted to buy one so that it's readily available.

That's what I have, very useful, paid for itself many times over:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-KIT-22-PIECES-car-service-tool-/181439011424?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a3e9b9a60

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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #8 on: 03 July 2014, 11:55:51 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 03 July 2014, 11:23:48
Quote from: Nick W on 03 July 2014, 11:05:02
The multi-part sets are available for less than £20 on EBay.
That's what I'll be buying when I need one.

Actually, at that price I'm tempted to buy one so that it's readily available.
Likewise as I suspect I might need it for the rear calipers on the Merc :-\ that said it has a similar handbrake set up to the Omega, and I think it's only required for thise calipers fitted with the self adjusting seizing integral handbrake...

Yes, disc based handbrake applications with calliper based actuation.  :y

Only ever seen very early types seize or those where the brake fluid is never changed.
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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #9 on: 03 July 2014, 12:17:06 »
Handbrake ineffective was a guaranteed point of Mot failure on any 3 year old automatic mk3 Granada ::)
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Re: Any cheap alternatives to caliper turn-er inner tool?
« Reply #10 on: 03 July 2014, 12:31:53 »
It's so unusual to find an effective handbrake that I usually mention it to the owner! That's especially true for automatics, as they rarely get used.
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« Reply #11 on: 03 July 2014, 12:43:16 »
Thanks for the input boys  :y
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« Reply #13 on: 03 July 2014, 13:01:17 »
Yes although for the sake of 9 pounds you could get the full kit which has all the bits you need and makes the job easier  :y
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« Reply #14 on: 03 July 2014, 13:44:47 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2014, 13:01:17
Yes although for the sake of 9 pounds you could get the full kit which has all the bits you need and makes the job easier  :y

Thanks mate  :y
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