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Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« on: May 12, 2010, 08:25:50 pm »
Hi All
Looks like the rear brake pads need replacing before it goes in for a service next month.

Just wondering if it's a right or left tool I need before I go buy the wrong one  :smiley:

Thanks in anticipation.

Lee
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Re: Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2010, 08:41:19 pm »
I dont know if it's the same for the rears, but my front pads have been in and out more times than Jordans tits recently, and i have not needed a rewind tool. Even when i pressed the brake when they were off, Stokeballoon got them back pretty easily just using a bar and something to lever against.  He is good though is our V8 Dave.  :happy2:

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Re: Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2010, 08:56:17 pm »
Cheers TC
Done the fronts. Replaced discs too soon after I bought the car.
Looked on other posts, the tool is clockwise. So I assume right hand thread.
Knowing my luck and assumption being the mother of all c**ck-ups best to ask first.
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Re: Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2010, 08:58:31 pm »
I was looking to by one myself, but everyone i asked said dont bother.  :wink:

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Re: Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2010, 10:09:08 pm »
to do rears you will need 1 and i think from memory they are leftt handed thread . but they are all the same
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Re: Brake caliper rewind tool - left or right thread please?
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2010, 01:53:40 pm »
Just found out.
Most cars Inc VW are Right Hand Thread (clockwise)
Some French cars are Left Hand Thread.
Hope this helps.
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