C30 Brakes : - C30 rear brake wind in tool.

Mart111 · Jul 18th, 2016, 20:34

Can someone help me?
I recently tried to replace the rear pads on my C30 and, unlike the front, the pistons wouldn't push back in. I soon found out that it is because they are threaded and need winding in as you push them.

Now after speaking to a mechanic friend AND looking on various online forums, I purchased this generic Laser 1314 wind in tool which everyone seemed to say would work:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-1314-.../dp/B002V72SHS

The problem is, it doesn't.
When you line up one of the pins, the second sits maybe 1mm at a push 2mm out from the other. I even thought that it could have been sediment build up or something so gave the piston a good scrub with a wire brush. Still no look, it just isn't the right tool.

With that in mind, which tool should I use?
I see a lot of people saying they've used a G clamp and some pliers but I'd prefer to get the proper thing.

Thank you in advance for any help offered!

msh · Jul 18th, 2016, 20:40

Hi Have a look at this
I bought this a few years ago It's cheap but does work on the rears of my s40
Mark

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...cAAOSw~otWcRLz

AngryScot · Jul 18th, 2016, 20:40

If you get one of the kits with all the various odds and sods, they will contain one that works fine.

138gat · Jul 18th, 2016, 20:49

I bought a cheap kit with all the various sized bits to use on my s40 and it works fine
It's very similar to the one shown above by msh

Jul 18th, 2016, 20:34	#1
Mart111 New Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2016 12:39 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London	C30 rear brake wind in tool. Can someone help me? I recently tried to replace the rear pads on my C30 and, unlike the front, the pistons wouldn't push back in. I soon found out that it is because they are threaded and need winding in as you push them. Now after speaking to a mechanic friend AND looking on various online forums, I purchased this generic Laser 1314 wind in tool which everyone seemed to say would work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-1314-.../dp/B002V72SHS The problem is, it doesn't. When you line up one of the pins, the second sits maybe 1mm at a push 2mm out from the other. I even thought that it could have been sediment build up or something so gave the piston a good scrub with a wire brush. Still no look, it just isn't the right tool. With that in mind, which tool should I use? I see a lot of people saying they've used a G clamp and some pliers but I'd prefer to get the proper thing. Thank you in advance for any help offered!

Jul 18th, 2016, 20:49	#4
138gat 138gat Last Online: Mar 29th, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burnley	I bought a cheap kit with all the various sized bits to use on my s40 and it works fine It's very similar to the one shown above by msh Last edited by 138gat; Jul 18th, 2016 at 20:52.

Jul 18th, 2016, 20:40	#2
msh Senior Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2017 11:57 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: paignton	Hi Have a look at this I bought this a few years ago It's cheap but does work on the rears of my s40 Mark http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...cAAOSw~otWcRLz

Jul 18th, 2016, 20:40	#3
AngryScot Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2017 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Scotland	If you get one of the kits with all the various odds and sods, they will contain one that works fine.

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