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Technical stuff => Brakes => Topic started by: Dinger1962 on December 29, 2018, 05:39:52 PM



Title: RE rear caliper -
Post by: Dinger1962 on December 29, 2018, 05:39:52 PM
Took rear calipers off today for a cleanup and i was fiddling-- started to compress handbrake canterlever whilst watching main piston slowly work its way out and yes you guessed i cant get it back in -----do i need a wind back tool or is there a knack to doing this  (only 5-6mm clean piston showing dont think its overshot )any help at all much appreciated thanks in advance  -81 beta coupe 1.6


Title: Re: RE rear caliper -
Post by: WestonE on December 29, 2018, 05:46:12 PM
You just wind it back clockwise. You can buy a wind bac tool or use a broad section of metal.


Title: Re: RE rear caliper -
Post by: Dinger1962 on December 29, 2018, 06:47:50 PM
Excellent thanks for your help--