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  1. 15-02-2013, 06:11 PM #1
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    Anything special about the brake calipers?

    Just received new brake pads <shameless plug for Greg at Brakes Direct> for the polo. Plan on putting them in this week.

    Is there anything special to know about them calipers on these, or is it just a case of squeeze em in like every other car?
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    Nope, other than a 7mm hex drive, it's pretty simple. Oh, and a piston wind-back tool....

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    Quote Originally Posted by gavs View Post
    Nope, other than a 7mm hex drive, it's pretty simple. Oh, and a piston wind-back tool....

    A small G cramp works quite well for pistons, If you have one of course.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavs View Post
    Nope, other than a 7mm hex drive, it's pretty simple. Oh, and a piston wind-back tool....
    WIND back tool - the rears don't need to be rotated because of funky handbrake mech do they?

    I've always just used a huge set of multi grips haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by ecks View Post
    WIND back tool - the rears don't need to be rotated because of funky handbrake mech do they?

    I've always just used a huge set of multi grips haha
    The reason for using a wind back tool or as I do a G cramp is to push the piston back evenly Unless you have a huge set of multi grips you would be pushing on one edge and can jam it and score the bore

    You must have been lucky as I tried that 40 years ago and had to buy a new caliper , never did that again
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    If you must use multi grips/pliers Stick a flat bar across the pot to spread the force more evenly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbilly View Post
    The reason for using a wind back tool or as I do a G cramp is to push the piston back evenly Unless you have a huge set of multi grips you would be pushing on one edge and can jam it and score the bore

    You must have been lucky as I tried that 40 years ago and had to buy a new caliper , never did that again
    Yeah, they open up to a few inches
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    Anything special about the brake calipers?

    Sorry i took so long to reply, yes, the rears DO need to be wound back in, no, a g clamp won't work. They also changed the damn hole pattern so make sure you have the appropriate hole pattern adapter...

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    I have no idea what anyone is saying in this thread. Is this still english? LOL.

    I really need to learn some mechanical stuff hahaha.
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