VXR Rear Caliper Rewind issue

[nova_tek]

Evening to you all.

I had a good search but didn't find anything specific to the issue I have.

After removing the pads from the rear of my Vectra VXR, I noticed that the caliper piston doesn't have any holes to locate the piston rewind tool. From the information found online, it is advised to turn the piston to rewind rather than push it back.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks

[Jon1796]

If no holes then just push it back it ether will or won’t.

[Dog_Book]

Just so you know, the VXR rear caliper is no different to any other vented rear caliper bar the colour.

[Jon1796]

Just so you know, the VXR rear caliper is no different to any other vented rear caliper bar the colour.

NO DON’T TELL HIM THAT, THEY ARE SPECIAL ONES CRAFTED FROM RARE METAL BY ELF’S WITH FROZEN FINGERS THAT’S WHY THERE BLUE….besides you got a spare set to sell

[nova_tek]

Thanks for the response chaps.

I had conflicting info on them as most online info & vids on the Vectra C show vehicles with dimpled pistons so had to double check. The VXR is a daily so didn't want to risk it for the sake of a quick question on here.

If no holes then just push it back it ether will or won’t.

Well it better as no holes means you can't do it any other way!

Just so you know, the VXR rear caliper is no different to any other vented rear caliper bar the colour.

Yes I'm aware, they're the same on the 3.2 GSi.

NO DON’T TELL HIM THAT, THEY ARE SPECIAL ONES CRAFTED FROM RARE METAL BY ELF’S WITH FROZEN FINGERS THAT’S WHY THERE BLUE….besides you got a spare set to sell

[nova_tek]

So it turns that the caliper I removed actually had a piece of fused brake pad backing (rubberised shim) on it, so I wasn't able to see the locating dimples. Long story short, after removing the foreign matter, I was able to sort it out