Do You need a Caliper rewind tool for your Xantia?

falling-out-with-my-car · Post by **falling-out-with-my-car** » 08 Apr 2009, 11:11

Its in Hand Hints And Tips under: FOUND the right caliper rewind tool for an xantia.

regards Nigel.

Brigsygtt · Post by **Brigsygtt** » 08 Apr 2009, 12:33

I use a flat ended screwdriver to wind them back in, easy

falling-out-with-my-car · Post by **falling-out-with-my-car** » 11 Apr 2009, 11:54

Brigsy, I used a flat file for four years running and all of a sudden they won't wind back anymore so I'm trying to help by linking people to where they can get the correct tool.

lets hope your pistons remain easy to move, otherwise you might actually need this info.

regards Nigel.

Brigsygtt · Post by **Brigsygtt** » 11 Apr 2009, 12:00

Ive freed off seized calipers with a screwdriver.

The tool would be good but not necessary by all means, For us doing repairs on a budget the cheaper the better. Id rather spend the spare money on a tin of plusgas to soak the piston.

If the piston is seized they will require a full stripdown top keep them in good working order anyway or the piston sticks.

Post by **myglaren** » 11 Apr 2009, 12:45

It is a while since I messed around with brake calipers but I'm sure I used a big screwdriver for my Xantia, my Accord and Richard's Mitsu.

vince · Post by **vince** » 11 Apr 2009, 20:02

vince wrote:Horses for courses i guess....

At least we know they are available for anyone who finds it easier with the right tool for the job

Yep,
I should have added that while you can often muddle through with a substitute it is always best to have the right tool for the job in hand.

ED: The Quote function doesn't appear to be working as it was intended.

Post by **CitroJim** » 11 Apr 2009, 20:39

vince wrote:
vince wrote:Horses for courses i guess....

At least we know they are available for anyone who finds it easier with the right tool for the job
Yep,
I should have added that while you can often muddle through with a substitute it is always best to have the right tool for the job in hand.

ED: The Quote function doesn't appear to be working as it was intended.

Quote test...

I agree on having the proper tool for the job..

I shall be looking to get one...

exect · Post by **exect** » 11 Apr 2009, 23:09

Hi,
My experience is that you need to push at the same time as you wind it in. I dont think there is any actual thread.
Regards
Exect

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 12 Apr 2009, 00:33

Having dismantled one with Jim and Tehagent, there is a thread.

Post by **myglaren** » 12 Apr 2009, 00:47

There are recent photographs of a dismantled calliper showing the central screw thread - somewhere around

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 12 Apr 2009, 08:59

This is mine.

Made from scraps lying around garage. Cost?.........nowt but electricity and a stainless welding rod. Another advantage of having the best workshop tool of the lot...........A welder!

Post by **myglaren** » 13 Apr 2009, 09:18

For the C5?
Just found this:

I used a 24mm combination spanner and large screwdriver and it was a doddle.

Put the open end of the spanner into two opposing grooves of the piston and with
the screwdriver through the ring end of the spanner, just turn and push gently
at the same time. iirc there's a direction arrow cast into the caliper but if
not, viewed from the driver's seat, left hand caliper is clockwise and r/h
caliper is anti-clockwise.

Only other thing to bear in mind is that the piston grooves need to end up in a
position to engage with the 'lumps' on the back of the pads when the caliper
swings back into position.