Which tool needed for rear caliper piston retraction?

[metako]

I need to replace the rear pads on a 2005 Golf 2.0 litre FSI and have been looking for a suitable tool to retract the rear pistons which doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've found a couple on eBay for $25-30 but are they of sufficient quality to do the job and also do I need a different retractor for each side with threads going in opposed directions?

single tool:
Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Auto Wind Back CAR With 13pc | eBay

double tool:
Giantz Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT SET Auto Windback CAR | eBay

[Lucas_R]

I have this kit for my Mk6 Golf and it worked great on the rear brakes: Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 11 Pieces [PBK-11PCS] - $69.95 : Dub Addiction

[metako]

Thanks for the reply. So the single tool is okay for both sides and its a normal right hand thread?

[Lucas_R]

It threads in the same way no matter what side of the car you are on. Those ebay tool kits will be fine.

[metako]

Thanks that's good to know. The other thing is many of these ebay sellers say thay are in Sydney, Melbourne etc but I suspect they are really in China (some of their negative feedback states this too) and I don't want to wait 3-4 weeks for delivery. Has anyone bought one of these and had delivery in a few days, and can you tell me which seller you used?

[Lucas_R]

Just buy from Dubaddiction in my link above - he is in Melb

[metako]

yes its $25 vs $70 though...

[Lucas_R]

yes its $25 vs $70 though...

Thats your call - but he has them in stock in your city if you need it quickly

[jets]

single tool:
Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Auto Wind Back CAR With 13pc | eBay

double tool:
Giantz Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT SET Auto Windback CAR | eBay

I think if you are still considering one of these, you need to ask the seller if they are suitable for the mk5 Golf & in stock in Aust.

[brad]

I bought this one.
Universal 22pc Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT Auto Wind Back CAR SET | eBay

It took a week to come. Appears to be a German company.

There was one item missing. They dealt with the issue promptly and sent a replacement. I was really suprised at that.