Brake Caliper Piston Wind Back Tool

This is a brake caliper piston rewind tool tutorial. This handy tool cost me about 10 dollars and works very well. It only works with certain diameter pistons but, for about 20-25 dollars, you can buy a universal caliper piston wind back kit that fits almost every piston size and type of both push in pistons and screw in pistons. Most of the screw in pistons rotate clockwise but some need to rotate counter clockwise so best to buy a kit that includes both left handed and right handed spindles. Here's a video showing how to compress a rear caliper piston both with, and without special tools: • Rear Brake Caliper Pis...
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[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Here's a video showing how to compress a rear caliper piston both with, and without special tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKS8eJZro92Xpsk

[@paullathbury2282]

Straight to the point no annoying back story thankyou.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@TheLaidbackBiker]

I have been using a "C" clamp to do this for about 55 years. But this looks cool.

[@glenswada]

The tool worked a charm with vw polo mk4. The only issue was that caliper was closed so much I couldn't slide the drive key into position. I grinded away the two prongs from the the side of the drive key I wasn't using and fitted fine after that. Much thanks.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@johnrroberts7900]

@Jordan Zurbruegg "That type of caliper doesn’t need to be wound back, it can just be pushed straight back." I couldn't work why this one was so easy. Thank you Jordan! Just spent ages trying to wind back a rear brake piston with a tool on a worm (obviously seized due to the design of the pads doing dual duty as a handbrake) for a pad change. I thought that as the last time the pads were changed by a brake workshop, it would mean the piston was freed-up. I was sadly mistaken. Back to the brake workshop.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@robertacanning1977]

You can just use a clamp and twist the clamp that pushes the piston in , cheap as chips

[@daz1owls2]

Legend 🍻 was messing about for half hour trying to do that. Then watched this vid and 2 mins later the piston was fully back in place 👍🏻👍🏻

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@noobinho8882]

Yesterday i make a tool to do this job. not exactly as yours, but it will push the piston back which will make the job done 👌. I use an old brake pads, a tread rod and a bolt. Drill hole on pads, I weld the bolt on the pads, tread the rod, put a little handle to turn the rod and its done 👌 with paint on it of course

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Nice work!

[@trewten5579]

6" C clamp with old break pad does the job!

[@lobzevmax]

Thanks

[@FranciscoSanchez-mp5tz]

That’s actually how you review a tool not a bunch of bla bla bla…Thanks for the video!

[@jacobkatari9126]

Great video and tool, thanks for making this information available. I just ordered “ 6/15/20 “ my tool on eBay. Glad I searched the “Tube” and found you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much for watching ! :)

[@vincelfs]

Aside from resetting the brake piston, where else can we use this tool for?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

It's designed specifically for resetting caliper pistons but you never know what you could use it for :)

[@RA-tc8tr]

Can u use a ratchet and socket on end the end instead of rotating with the little bar?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Yeah you could I suppose, it does have a hex bolt shape but I would be careful using a large ratchet as you might use too much force without realising it.

[@TheGazza636]

Great you've made it look easy thanks.ill get the tool and save me self a fortune.👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :) 👍

[@nando3869]

hi, nice video. how about the rear caliper?

[@SouthCoastFinest]

I have the exact same tool, I'm using this exact same method, I've removed the brake fluid cap but it's not working. When I turn the thread to push the piston in it's not getting any traction against the piston and just spins on its surface. I have tried using either side of the tool but neither works. WTF is wrong.

[@falcongro]

my front caliper piston wont function at all, i bought 2 new ones and still nothing...although the other 3 works fine. could it be something wrong with my abs module causing the break caliper driver side not to respond ?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I'm not sure to be honest, I would advise you to have a mechanic check those brakes, just to be on the safe side.

[@falcongro]

@@screwsnutsandbolts ok ty

[@bobbybillionXRP]

Wow so simply explained, thanks, I subscribed. What's the difference between a RH (right handed thread) and LH (left handed thread) tool? Dose the left side of the vehicle need the LH tool?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks. A lot of rear brake caliper pistons have to be rotated as you push them back in. The majority of them rotate clockwise as you push them in but on some cars the caliper has to be rotated counter-clockwise as it's pushed in. If that's the case, you need a left handed threaded tool

[@bobbybillionXRP]

@@screwsnutsandbolts panic over! Thanks for answering. Thank god its clockwise

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@bobbybillionXRP You're welcome ! :)

[@noobinho8882]

@@screwsnutsandbolts truly am not a mechanic but i manage to get some work done on my own car, i didn't know if some caliper piston can be left handed and push, i thought it was just push in or turn clockwise and push. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@noobinho8882 Some caliper pistons are rotated left handed (counterclockwise) but they are usually right handed.

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

I don't use the plate with mine on the rear brakes. Just put the right adapter on the end and put in on the piston pushing in and turn it.Alot quicker.Use the plate to push the fronts in.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Good tip, thanks

[@fabianferrer-servia8067]

Excelente. Good job. No bull shit. Short and sweet. 😂😂😂😂

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@jerrysongayblades2461]

Great video! When you install the brake pads will the caliper from the car self adjust? So the car doesn't brake uneven. Or when you have changed one side you need to change the other side as well?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You should always change both sides at the same time :)

[@recentlychanged]

>> will the caliper from the car self adjust?

[@PilotViewProductions]

Very nice how-to video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks

[@aesopcarl]

Very good quality video thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@jacobkatari9126]

Nice! Smooth as can be, why struggle when you have a tool like this.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I agree :) 👍

[@edwinedwin645]

Great video demo..by the way do you need to release the brake bleeder valve ?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks. No, you're just pushing the fluid back up to the reservoir. There's no need to open the bleeder.

[@oskarkarrera]

Ok now do a transmission drain on an M35 sealed trann. 🤣👍🏻 God stuff, thats the tool to have.

[@deasttn]

I'm having trouble removing the tool. I've compressed the caliper just fine, but I can't get the tool too unwind

[@deasttn]

@@screwsnutsandbolts you mean that large 22mm nut? Ha. Youre a genius. Thanks. I was spinning that nut the wrong way. Doh.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@deasttn Ah you got it sorted. Good 👍

[@RBoysMedia]

Okay my piston popped out while bleeding the other side. I got this special tool but I can’t fit it all to push the piston back in. Once it’s in I’ll have room to use tool but I can’t right now. What should I do???

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Is it a front or rear caliper ?. Has it come out completely or is it being held in by the rubber seal ?

[@RBoysMedia]

@@screwsnutsandbolts after busting my knuckles and cutting my fingers with flatheads a few times I got it😅😂thanks though. That was the most annoying thing I’ve ever done I’m just glad I got it. I wouldn’t ever care to buy a new caliper it just upset me because it was total bs lol

[@RBoysMedia]

@@screwsnutsandbolts it was rear, came out completely btw

[@RBoysMedia]

And I’m case someone’s in my position in the future, I held the piston flat straight to the caliper and took a rubber hammer and knocked it in just enough that I can fit the special brake tool to twist it back into the bolt that it sits on. Auto part store loaned me the tool :) good luck

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@RBoysMedia LOL I hear you. I did it myself only a couple of weeks ago and it was a major pain trying to get it back in while keeping the rubber seal in place. I do believe I nearly cried at one point ! lol 😂

[@PBS-nm1uu]

parts list would of been nice, thanks for the info.

[@stephenlee4932]

Only good if piston is not ceased , couldn't get it behind the caliper piston too far out

[@brianiswrong]

I used this tool yesterday for my mk 7 fiesta What I found was the disc on the tool was too small for the piston and went inside it,resulting in not having enough thread to push it further back . My solution was to lay an 18mm spanner flat across the piston,which in turn have the tool something to push on. Could have done with 3 hands setting this method up,but once finger tight,this tool made easy work of the pistons with no chance of damaging the piston edge or seals (which is a risk when you attempt to use a big set of pump pliers.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Yeah I found that as well. Good solution though 👍

[@waynegriffiths5143]

Why no just use the old brake pad instead?

[@brianiswrong]

@@waynegriffiths5143 Because I am stupid and never thought of that😲

[@BillSikes.]

@@waynegriffiths5143 It wouldn't screw the piston back in if it had the old pad covering it

[@Joseph-eh4rs]

@@brianiswrong you don't need this tool for front brake. Just use old brake pad and C-clamp.

[@bikersbeyonduk5993]

Will this work on motorbike pistons

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I don't think so, but I'm not 100% sure to be honest

[@Dag-qe1vz]

Good job... Thank'you so much 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@jordanzurbruegg73]

That type of caliper doesn’t need to be wound back, it can just be pushed straight back.

[@kylekaye9147]

Not if it's got a handbrake mechanism

[@hippopotamus86]

Have never needed to use one before.

[@HARDMAN999]

Rear Calipers.....

[@RBoysMedia]

Rear calipers you have to unless you have some made up tool lol

[@Passengervehicles]

Good video !

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks ! :)

[@javiermora9952]

Hola buenas tardes donde pudo comprar la herramienta del caliper trasero

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You can buy this on Ebay

[@PaulMcLove]

Super‼️ 👍😉😀

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks ! 👍

[@robertsneed3]

Where can I buy that tool, nice video thanks for sharing, PEACE ✌🏿

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I bought mine on Ebay here: www.ebay.ie/itm/BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-REWIND-Return-Wind-Back-TOOL-Kit-Set-Right-Handed-Thread/293474725985?hash=item445474f061:g:4owAAOSwIqpeRZ7s

[@BurriedTruth]

Used the same took on my audi A4 B7, for some reason we couldnt twist the left rear side piston back (right side went like butter) so we thought it was due to corrosion, we pushed the brakes so we can check for any corrosion on the inner part of the piston, we couldnt find any but we found it we had accidently pushed it back to far therefore there wasnt enough space to use the tool and the black plate to rest on it. Anyone got any idea of how to fix this?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I had a similar problem recently and I used a needle-nosed pliers to push and twist the piston in far enough to fit the rewind tool in, like in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp7dpomag9Onj7M

[@BurriedTruth]

ScrewsNutsAndBolts i will try that, asked a mechanic friend and the issue turned out to be too much pressure from the hydraulic oil, i will try bleeding it and trying again, because when we tried it did not budge a smidge! Thank you for your videos!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@BurriedTruth You're very welcome, I hope you get it sorted !

[@BurriedTruth]

ScrewsNutsAndBolts a couple of mechanics told me as long as its not pushing back then it’s definitely seized so i just went ahead and ordered a new caliper online (euro car parts prices are outrageous) keep the amazing content!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@BurriedTruth Thanks for letting me know :)

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

They definitely work use to use c clamps this is better be smarter than the caliper!!

[@northfolk6991]

Good idea to remove fluid cap first... I left it on. 😬

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Oops !. Yeah it's an easy thing to forget

[@Clipuri-Diverse]

tks so mush !

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you :)

[@ytkl10]

Good

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks !

[@jameslodge5809]

Would this work on an 04 fiesta mk6

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

It should do

[@Junscorolla]

Title is deceived It’s meant for calipers that need to be wind back not push

[@Warmsunset26]

Left and right, turn in opposite directions to each other.

[@TheBlade616]

Shame it doesnt work on a seized capiller

[@mohammedali-nr4xz]

When I use this the end jus goes in and doesnt push it

[@mohammedali-nr4xz]

Any advice

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@mohammedali-nr4xz Sorry I only saw you're comments now. This tool is only designed for certain piston sizes. For larger caliper pistons you probably need a universal set like this one: www.ebay.ie/itm/UNIVERSAL-NEW-BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-KIT-22-34-PIECES-SET/202911880867?hash=item2f3e7d96a3:g:Xq8AAOSwQj9eUQZ3

[@ralliart4j12]

感谢分享。

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You are welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@shanefitzsimons8304]

Thats a front caliper and not a rear wind back So why say it is

[@rednissan001]

Well that’s a waste of time. It’s meant for rear brakes and callipers that need to be rotated to be pushed back in.

[@stephenlee4932]

No good if piston to far out to get tool behind

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

That happened me. I used a needle nosed pliers to push and twist the piston in enough to then use this tool

[@kfxboricua]

Thats the wrong tool

[@BillSikes.]

No it isn't..read the title !