S40 (New) Brakes : - Brake Piston Wind Back Tool Recommendations

PNM · Sep 4th, 2018, 12:00

I'm looking for a brake piston wind back set that will fit my 2012 S40 and a Mazda that we own (Plus anything else we may buy in the future). Normally I steer well clear of cheap non branded tools, but I'm struggling to find a reasonably priced wind back set from a reputable brand.

Has anyone got any recommendations for a kit (looking to spend around £20) that won't bend/snap on its first outing? I've found this on amazon - does anyone have this, and if so, would you recommend it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...GVRFMIY1&psc=1

TIA.

Clan · Sep 4th, 2018, 12:13

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Originally Posted by PNM

I'm looking for a brake piston wind back set that will fit my 2012 S40 and a Mazda that we own (Plus anything else we may buy in the future). Normally I steer well clear of cheap non branded tools, but I'm struggling to find a reasonably priced wind back set from a reputable brand.

Has anyone got any recommendations for a kit (looking to spend around £20) that won't bend/snap on its first outing? I've found this on amazon - does anyone have this, and if so, would you recommend it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...GVRFMIY1&psc=1

TIA.

That would do it if you only use it occasionally , quality/cheap do not go together you can have one or the other , but not all … for £1 per piece it isn't quality ...

zapcity1 · Sep 4th, 2018, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNM

I'm looking for a brake piston wind back set that will fit my 2012 S40 and a Mazda that we own (Plus anything else we may buy in the future). Normally I steer well clear of cheap non branded tools, but I'm struggling to find a reasonably priced wind back set from a reputable brand.

Has anyone got any recommendations for a kit (looking to spend around £20) that won't bend/snap on its first outing? I've found this on amazon - does anyone have this, and if so, would you recommend it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...GVRFMIY1&psc=1

TIA.

I've got a similar one of these. £14 From ebay. For use a couple of times a year it's well up to the job.

If your changing pads for a living, then you'd probably buy a better set.

cheshired5 · Sep 4th, 2018, 12:46

I've had the same set for a few years and it's easily up to the job.
Paid about £14 from eBay though.

T5R92011 · Sep 4th, 2018, 16:51

Needle nose pliers will wind the S40 rear calipers back those back absolutely no problem.

I have two different wind back tools, and neither of them fitted, so just opened the jaws of the needle nose pliers far enough to stick into both of the recesses and start turning...

volvoid · Sep 4th, 2018, 18:58

A set like that will do almost any car. I borrowed one by Blue Point )£££) and its identical to the generic ones. Cheapest set I found was a tenner on evilbuy. Happy shopping

x DTR x · Sep 5th, 2018, 07:49

I have same set, used lots of times on different cars without any problems.

Bigchewie · Sep 6th, 2018, 13:11

I have a draper or laser set I cant remember works well and quality if fine for occasional use.

upv5 · Sep 7th, 2018, 14:53

Mine looks exactly same as the amazon kit but it has a blue box, used many times and no problem. I even use it on front calipers as no danger of damaging dust seal.

John

Sep 4th, 2018, 12:00	#1
PNM Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 16:49 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midlands	Brake Piston Wind Back Tool Recommendations I'm looking for a brake piston wind back set that will fit my 2012 S40 and a Mazda that we own (Plus anything else we may buy in the future). Normally I steer well clear of cheap non branded tools, but I'm struggling to find a reasonably priced wind back set from a reputable brand. Has anyone got any recommendations for a kit (looking to spend around £20) that won't bend/snap on its first outing? I've found this on amazon - does anyone have this, and if so, would you recommend it? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...GVRFMIY1&psc=1 TIA.

Sep 4th, 2018, 12:46	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I've had the same set for a few years and it's easily up to the job. Paid about £14 from eBay though. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Sep 4th, 2018, 16:51	#5
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Needle nose pliers will wind the S40 rear calipers back those back absolutely no problem. I have two different wind back tools, and neither of them fitted, so just opened the jaws of the needle nose pliers far enough to stick into both of the recesses and start turning... __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Sep 4th, 2018, 18:58	#6
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	A set like that will do almost any car. I borrowed one by Blue Point )£££) and its identical to the generic ones. Cheapest set I found was a tenner on evilbuy. Happy shopping __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 5th, 2018, 07:49	#7
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	I have same set, used lots of times on different cars without any problems. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Sep 6th, 2018, 13:11	#8
Bigchewie Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: West Lothian	I have a draper or laser set I cant remember works well and quality if fine for occasional use.

Sep 7th, 2018, 14:53	#9
upv5 VOC Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grays	Mine looks exactly same as the amazon kit but it has a blue box, used many times and no problem. I even use it on front calipers as no danger of damaging dust seal. John __________________ This is a Bike friendly Volvo-N.A.B.D. member 2000 V70R AWD - SWMBO 2017 XC60 D5 AWD --- Previous - 2009 V50 D5 SE LUX - 2000 V40 SE 2.0 - 1986 760 GLE 2.8

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