Caliper rewind tool?

[Stuarty]

I will be changing all the discs and pads on the vec when i come to do the rears will i need to use a rewind tool or can the piston on the rear caliper be pushed back by levering it with a screw driver between the old disc and pad if i am careful?

Cheers.

[mhvcbv]

hi
you need a rewind tool m8
but some have used a pair of pointed pliers and push and twist them back.
but the rewind tool is best.

[mhvcbv]

hi me again
DONT push them back they are threaded and you will damage the piston.if damaged you will need a new caliper

[Ste]

You can either buy a rewind tool (ensuring Vec compatibility) or improvise one.

[dv8]

Do you need it on the front and back or just back?

[mhvcbv]

Do you need it on the front and back or just back?

just the back m8

[dv8]

just the back m8

many thanks!..... pheeew... gonna do me brake upgrade next week, just though i had to get another tool!..

cheers!

[abehills]

Don't think about doing this without the too folks. I thought I'd just use a pair of sharp nosed pliers but although I turned it, and turned it, and turned it.... I've had to put it all back together and will now have to go and get a tool tomorrow morning.

[bobtheboss78]

i made a rewind tool with a old C-clamp the small round bit thats mounted on a ball socket i welded up so it did not turn and it worked fine

[dv8]

wheres the best place to get one? flea bay? got any recommendations?