Re: caliper pistons

[Goethfaust@aol.com]

In a message dated 05/23/2000 5:12:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
ewanhopkins@hotmail.com writes:

<< The easiest way to retract the piston is to use a large screwdriver 
between 
 the back of the pad & the piston, before you unbolt the piston housing, and 
 just slowly lever the piston back in. Slackening the brake fluid reservoir 
 cap makes this easier but isn't necessary.  You can also use a spreader 
 tool, after you have unbolted the housing, with one side against the piston 
 and the other against part of the piston housing. I used to use the spreader 
 but now do it with the screwdriver every time - much quicker & easier.
  >>

This is not the correct way to retract the rear disc piston caliper.  You 
will ruin the self adjusting mechanism and the e-brake portion of the unit.  
You must screw it back it using a 12mm hex key (clockwise)  just as all the 
manuals tell you.

cheers 

greg f

88 16v Scirocco DSP
87 GLi
86 Jetta 2-dr "GLi"
91 GLi
53 Hudson Jet -Uh

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