16 replies to this topic

[miniallsort]

as title says what methods do people use to help push the caliper piston back in when changing discs and pads need help please my piston isn't budging grrr is there a tool u can buy to push it back

[C.P]

Got some water pump pliers?

[Criptix]

i use a screw driver (a sturdy one) when i take the old pads out, while the old disk is still on. to push it back in.

[cooperdan]

crowbar for me

[miniallsort]

anyone used this before http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1080wt_698

[miniman24]

I just use a big pair of grips to squeeze it back in :)

[miniallsort]

Just. Bought the caliper piston tool will give it a go

[George929]

anyone used this before http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1080wt_698

This wont work on a mini. it relies on the calliper being the sliding single piston type. a mini is a fixed caliper with two pistons
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ab1f47b97 this is the type of tool you need for a mini. The windback tools are meant for use on rear hand braked calipers. it allows the auto adjust for the handbrake to be wound back.

[jsiggee]

Ive used a big pair of ajustable plyers before or a welding clamp. They both work well

[miniallsort]

anyone used this before http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1080wt_698

This wont work on a mini. it relies on the calliper being the sliding single piston type. a mini is a fixed caliper with two pistons
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ab1f47b97 this is the type of tool you need for a mini. The windback tools are meant for use on rear hand braked calipers. it allows the auto adjust for the handbrake to be wound back.

Many thanks for the reply I'm going to this tool or faling that c clamps

[George929]

anyone used this before http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1080wt_698

This wont work on a mini. it relies on the calliper being the sliding single piston type. a mini is a fixed caliper with two pistons
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ab1f47b97 this is the type of tool you need for a mini. The windback tools are meant for use on rear hand braked calipers. it allows the auto adjust for the handbrake to be wound back.

Many thanks for the reply I'm going to this tool or faling that c clamps

sorry, but which tool are you going for

[Spitz]

That tool will work fine......it's pretty much a fancy C clamp.
I'd save your money.
...also...I leave the old pad in place while pushing the piston back....this way, if whatever tool you are using slips, you don't damage the edge of the piston.

[minimissionary]

C clamp and a piece of wood did it for me.

[miniyellowmini]

Not changed any on the Mini yet but normally Vicegrips (mole grips) worked well for me in the past

[George929]

That tool will work fine......it's pretty much a fancy C clamp.
I'd save your money.
...also...I leave the old pad in place while pushing the piston back....this way, if whatever tool you are using slips, you don't damage the edge of the piston.

please explain how that tool will work on a mini caliper ??
this is how they work